What if cutting meat from our diets causes more problems than it solves? While debates around food and the environment heat up, Frédéric points out that oversimplifying nutrition could leave us missing key nutrients and facing unexpected consequences.

In this episode, Frédéric, a professor at the University of Brussels, talks about the complicated link between meat, health, and sustainability. He challenges extreme dietary changes, explaining why animal-sourced foods are important for a healthy, balanced diet. Frédéric also sheds light on the harms of ultra-processed foods, the importance of cultural context in eating habits, and the need for nutrition guidelines based on solid evidence.

He shares insights from the Dublin Declaration, which warns against unfairly blaming animal foods, and clears up the difference between hazard and risk when it comes to meat. Frédéric encourages a more balanced, thoughtful conversation about food systems, nutrition, and how we can create a sustainable future.

We discussed:

Introduction to Frédéric's Journey
The Role of Evidence in Nutrition Science
The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods
The Importance of Nutrient Density
The Dublin Declaration and Its Implications
Nutrient Security and Dietary Changes
Hazard vs. Risk: Understanding Meat Consumption
The Role of Animal-Sourced Foods in Diets
Balancing Meat Consumption and Environmental Impact
Global Perspectives on Meat Production and Consumption

Food must not be a problem but a solution.

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😊 The Guest: ⁠⁠Frederic Leroy

Look into his research: The article mentioned in the podcast will be available in February!

E67: The Role of Meat in the Food System, Dietary Guidelines, & Ultra-Processed Foods with Frédéric Leroy

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