<p>Today I’m joined by personal trainer Sophie Waplington to break down one of the biggest concerns for plant-based eaters: getting enough protein and maintaining strength.</p><br><p>We tackle common fears around plant-based eating, including:</p><p>🥩 "Am I getting enough protein without meat?"</p><p>💪 "Will I lose muscle if I switch to a plant-predominant diet?"</p><p>💰 "Is plant-based eating too expensive or complicated?"</p><p>Together, we explore the science of protein quality, practical meal-building tips, and effective training strategies to support muscle health and strength.</p><br><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>Complete proteins & amino acid profiles</li><li>PDCAAS & DIAAS scores – Are these metrics actually useful?</li><li>The leucine threshold & muscle gain – Is it harder to reach with plant-based protein?</li><li>Protein layering – The best plant-based combos for a complete amino acid profile</li><li>How much protein per meal? – Ideal targets and what it looks like on a plate</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🏋️‍♀️ Resistance Training & Muscle Strength</p><ul><li>Why strength training is essential for overall health</li><li>Pre- and post-workout nutrition on a plant-based diet</li><li>Does protein timing really matter for muscle gain?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🍽️ What Does This Look Like in Real Life?</p><ul><li>How to start increasing protein intake on a plant-based diet</li><li>Common mistakes when transitioning to plant protein</li><li>How to add more protein to meals like pasta, curries, and stir-fries</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sophie Waplington is a celebrated plant-based chef, content creator and a highly sought-after fitness expert. Sophie's influence spans the globe with a dedicated fan-base of over 1 million followers. Sophie is steadfast in her mission: to prove that plant-based cuisine can be delicious, nutritionally- robust and protein- packed. </p><br><p><a href="https://amzn.to/4gYjQ9w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab her new book Sophs Plant Kitchen here</a>!</p><br><p><a href="https://www.thedoctorskitchen.com/recipes/double-chocolate-almond-cookies?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dk_ig_stories" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Double Chocolate Cookies</a>!</p><br><p>🎬 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_web" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><br><p>☕️ <a href="https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>