The Truth about Plant Protein

This e-symposium will review the protein and amino acid intakes in western diets and give information on adequacy and relevancy of plant protein. Differences in country specific recommendations will also be addressed. It will address the specific needs and considerations in relation to muscle protein synthesis particularly in sports and in older adults. It will also bridge the health and environmental aspects of moving to more plant-based diets (with the emphasis on protein). Finally, the widespread challenge – HOW do we help people move towards a more plant -based diet and at speed will be addressed. This will include inspiration and sign posting for the practical consumption of more plant-based proteins that professionals can use in their daily communications.

WATCH THIS EVENT TO:

GAIN A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF:

• Overall nutrition of plant food sources of protein
• The quantity and quality of plant proteins in western diets
• Plant protein sources and health with particular reference to:
• • Muscle protein synthesis
• • Later life
• • Sarcopenia
• Plant based eating and sustainability
• How to break down barriers and motivate consumers to eat more plants

BE AWARE OF

• Plant protein and health outcomes
• Complementary proteins – latest evidence
• The role of the non-essential amino acids
• Balanced amino acid provision
• Differences in country specific recommendations of plant-proteins
• Total protein versus protein type for muscle synthesis
• The ideal plant protein blend
• The evidence for resistance training versus protein type
• Longevity and plant-based eating
• Sarcopenia and plant–based protein
• The inefficiencies in concerting plant protein to animal protein
• Current challenges and forecast for plant protein production to feed the world population

BE ABLE TO

• Ask questions to further understanding
• Reflect on your current advice and communications on plant proteins
• Understand how to support citizens and alleviate concerns by addressing barriers and enablers in transitioning towards a plant-based way of eating
• Learn about how to help citizens address barriers and enablers in transitioning towards a plant-based way of eating

This half day e-symposium welcomes international experts to explore the very latest evidence and practice.

This popular annual and highly esteemed Alpro Foundation Symposium is designed to bring together all professionals working across the health and food systems as well as tutors and students across the UK Ireland and Europe with the aim of addressing the latest hot topics in plant-based eating for health and planet. This year’s event will include an online networking opportunity for those attending the live event.