Rethinking Protein and Plant-Based Health with Dr Matt Nagra

Rethinking Protein and Plant-Based Health with Dr Matt Nagra

From Mikkipedia by Mikki Williden

May 19, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 468

About this episode

Mikki Williden interviews Dr Matt Nagra about protein, plant-based health, and chronic disease.

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr Matt Nagra, a naturopathic doctor and researcher known for his evidence-based perspective on nutrition, with a particular focus on plant-based diets and chronic disease. In this episode, the conversation tackles one of the most debated topics in nutrition right now: protein. Matt helps unpack why protein has become such a focal point, how to interpret the current evidence, and what outcomes actually matter when we’re talking about intake and health. They explore the long-standing protein RDA and what it was designed to represent. The discussion then moves into protein quality, addressing common claims around plant versus animal protein, and why mechanistic research doesn’t always align with long-term health outcomes. Matt also provides important context around dietary patterns and chronic disease risk, helping to separate the role of protein itself from the broader way people eat. They finish with a dive into choline, covering its role in the body, how it interacts with other nutrients like folate and betaine…

People in this episode

Host: Mikki Williden

Guest: Dr Matt Nagra

Topics covered

  • protein
  • plant-based diets
  • nutrition
  • chronic disease
  • dietary patterns

Keywords

  • protein intake
  • plant-based nutrition
  • chronic disease risk
  • dietary patterns
  • choline

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