<p dir="ltr">In this solo episode, Darin dismantles one of the most persistent myths in nutrition: that plant proteins are incomplete or inferior. Drawing from decades of peer-reviewed research and his own 17-year plant-based journey, he breaks down how plants contain all essential amino acids, how digestibility differs from bioavailability, and why variety — not animal flesh — is the key to optimal health and longevity.</p> <p dir="ltr">This is part one of a two-part deep dive into protein, performance, and ethics — separating science from marketing and helping you understand where real nourishment begins.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">What You’ll Learn</h3> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:00:00</strong> - Intro and Sponsor: Fatty15</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:04:13</strong> - Welcome to the Super Life Podcast</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:04:26</strong> - Plant-Based Living and the Protein Question</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:06:24</strong> - Protein Basics: Amino Acids in Plants</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:07:20</strong> - Dr. Christopher Gardner and the Diversity of Plant Protein</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:09:52</strong> - Protein Quality, Digestibility, and Flesh</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:11:12</strong> - Heart Health: Stanford Twin Trial Results</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:12:02</strong> - Saturated Fat, Polyunsaturated Fat, and Heart Disease</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:13:01</strong> - Stanford Swap Meat Trial: Plant-Based Alternatives vs. Red Meat</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:14:14</strong> - Sponsor: Our Place Cookware</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:17:01</strong> - Longevity and Mortality Data</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:17:49</strong> - Performance and Strength: Protein Requirements</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:20:47</strong> - Easily Hitting Plant Protein Requirements</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:21:43</strong> - Debunking the Carnivore Diet</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:23:02</strong> - Closing Thoughts and Personal Point of View</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Thank You to Our Sponsors:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Our Place:</strong> Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at <a href="http://fromourplace.com/">fromourplace.com</a>.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Fatty15:</strong> Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to <a href="http://fatty15.com/DARIN">fatty15.com/DARIN</a> and using code DARIN at checkout.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Connect with Darin Olien:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://darinolien.com/">darinolien.com</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://instagram.com/darinolien">@darinolien</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Book:</strong> <a href="https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book">Fatal Conveniences</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Platform & Products:</strong> <a href="https://superlife.com/">superlife.com<br> <br></a></p> </li> </ul> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Key Takeaway</h3> <p dir="ltr">“Living food creates life. Every amino acid, every cell, every act of nourishment begins with plants — not because of belief, but because that’s where all protein begins.”</p> <p> </p>