Can you get all the protein necessary with a plant based diet or is animal protein the best? This is a question that we get in the community, so this week we brought on bariatric registered dietitian and obesity specialist, Jeannie Boyer. Jeannie is super involved in our BariNation Membership, and is such a delight. We discuss why a variety in protein is so important, and what the difference is between plant and animal proteins. Jeannie explains how to ensure you are getting the right protein and what to look for in a supplement. Tune in, and don’t forget to join us in the BariNation Membership Community or become a Patreon Supporter, where we continue all of our conversations with bonus episodes!

Exciting news for bariatric beginners: every Wednesday in November, Natalie is leading a beginner bariatrics meetup where those who just had surgery, are entering the bariatric realm, or are getting started with their pre-op can come and learn what the journey may look like. Natalie will be sharing some great tips, and success stories to help you ease your mind.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[2:25] Is there a difference or is there a quality difference between animal vs. plant protein?
[5:25] Why is variety in protein so important?
[6:59] What is a good protein supplement and how should they be used?
[10:17] How can BariNation Members utilize Jeannie?
[12:31] What should people look for with their protein sources to ensure they are meeting their bariatric guidelines?
[13:38] If you are interested in learning more about this topic, head over to Patreon to join us for Jeannie’s bonus episode!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

The difference between plant and animal protein is how efficiently our bodies can absorb all of the nutrients in them and how complete the amino acid profile is.
Your body isn’t designed to do protein shakes and liquid protein for life, as your body continues to heal, the goal is to get nutritional needs from whole foods.
Variety in your diet is going to serve you the best!

RESOURCES:

BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast

GUEST RESOURCES:

Jeannie’s Website

Jeannie’s Instagram

BIOGRAPHY:

Jeannie Boyer is a registered dietitian, board certified specialist in obesity and weight management and a certified provider of Emotional Brain Training.

Jeannie became a dietitian because she loves food and specialized in bariatrics because she loves people. She has been working in bariatrics for over 20 years across the US and world with people just beginning to think about surgery to folks who had surgery decades ago. She is happiest outside, preferably among mountains, or in the kitchen among a pile of cookbooks. I have a goofy little family and a 75 pound lap-lab named Fennel.

ABOUT:

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