Weight Loss After Menopause: This Type of Protein Helps | Dr. Neal Barnard
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Dr. Neal Barnard discusses how swapping animal protein for plant protein may aid weight loss in postmenopausal women.
Swapping animal protein for plant protein may help women lose weight after menopause. Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to discuss a new study he co-authored that finds replacing animal protein with plant protein may be a powerful strategy for weight loss in postmenopausal women. The study found that total protein intake did not need to change. Instead, the source of protein appeared to matter most. As women reduced animal protein and increased plant protein from foods such as soybeans, beans, and grains, they experienced significant weight loss. Dr. Barnard explains why not all protein is created equal, how plant protein may affect metabolism differently than animal protein, and why this could be especially important for women after menopause. 🧠 In this episode: Why protein source matters for weight loss The connection between menopause, metabolism, and body weight Plant protein vs. animal protein Soy, beans, grains, and healthy weight Whether calories tell the whole story Methionine and metabolism Hot flashes, soy, and menopause symptoms Practical food swaps anyone can make Exam Roomies of the Week Pauline White Alix Weisz Brenda Hoy This episode is…
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