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PXB Ep. 24 | Navigating Sustainable Diets, Climate Change, and more with Nicholas Carter

November 09, 2023 Loui Blake Episode 24
PXB Ep. 24 | Navigating Sustainable Diets, Climate Change, and more with Nicholas Carter
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PXB Plant-based podcast
PXB Ep. 24 | Navigating Sustainable Diets, Climate Change, and more with Nicholas Carter
Nov 09, 2023 Episode 24
Loui Blake

Join host Loui Blake and his distinguished guest, Nicholas Carter, an ecologist, co-founder of PlantBasedData.org, and Director of Environmental Science at The Game Changers Institute, for a compelling conversation on sustainable diets. In this enlightening episode, they dissect the essence of a sustainable diet and why transitioning consumers towards plant-based choices is paramount.

Explore the myriad advantages of plant-based diets, such as bolstering health, averting chronic diseases, and mirroring the longevity of Blue Zones. Dive into the nuanced topics, debunking prevalent myths while addressing potential concerns with nuance.

Climate change, food security, and the methodology for transforming dietary preferences take center stage. Loui and Nicholas delve into behavioral science strategies, drawing a contrast between meat alternatives and legumes, highlighting the harm reduction approach.

To initiate a significant transformation at the population level, Loui and Nicholas underscore the necessity for large-scale shifts, unifying health and climate concerns instead of segregating them. They advocate for comprehensive approaches to behavior modification and the imperative regulation of misinformation, ultimately steering the course towards a more sustainable future.

Tune in for an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities in steering consumer diets towards a sustainable and plant-based tomorrow.

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Join host Loui Blake and his distinguished guest, Nicholas Carter, an ecologist, co-founder of PlantBasedData.org, and Director of Environmental Science at The Game Changers Institute, for a compelling conversation on sustainable diets. In this enlightening episode, they dissect the essence of a sustainable diet and why transitioning consumers towards plant-based choices is paramount.

Explore the myriad advantages of plant-based diets, such as bolstering health, averting chronic diseases, and mirroring the longevity of Blue Zones. Dive into the nuanced topics, debunking prevalent myths while addressing potential concerns with nuance.

Climate change, food security, and the methodology for transforming dietary preferences take center stage. Loui and Nicholas delve into behavioral science strategies, drawing a contrast between meat alternatives and legumes, highlighting the harm reduction approach.

To initiate a significant transformation at the population level, Loui and Nicholas underscore the necessity for large-scale shifts, unifying health and climate concerns instead of segregating them. They advocate for comprehensive approaches to behavior modification and the imperative regulation of misinformation, ultimately steering the course towards a more sustainable future.

Tune in for an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities in steering consumer diets towards a sustainable and plant-based tomorrow.