Nina Trinquet - Plant-Based for Health and Performance

Nina Trinquet is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and PhD candidate based in Melbourne. Take a listen as Nina shares her wisdom on how a whole food plant-based diet can prevent and manage chronic disease. Nina works with individuals aiming to improve their health through diet, with a particular focus on cardiovascular health.

She is also an avid endurance runner with a passion for sports nutrition, making this a must-listen episode for athletes and health-conscious individuals alike.

Nina packs this episode full of evidence-based insights, practical nutrition tips, and inspiring discussions on creating a healthier, more sustainable future through food.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Nina’s background in prosthetics and orthotics, and how this led to plant-based dietetics
• Her love for endurance running and marathon goals for 2025
• The importance of strength training & nutrition in running performance
• Nina’s crucial work in transforming food systems in youth justice
• Why young men are obsessed with protein & what they’re missing
• Whole food plant-based vs. standard vegan diets—what’s the difference?
• How diet can prevent, manage & even reverse chronic disease
• Maximising iron & protein intake on a plant-based diet
• The importance of calorie density for plant-based athletes
• Common myths & misconceptions about plant-based eating
• Carbohydrates, saturated fat and insulin resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
• Nina’s PhD research at Monash University and how you can volunteer to support her work
• Her personal goals for 2025 & beyond

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