February 03, 2022

156: Where Do You Get Your Protein?

Protein is essential for weight loss, muscle mass, and overall health. But, where do we get it? Listen in as Maya outlines the risks of eating too much protein and if plant-based foods contain adequate protein. Key takeaways ...

Protein is essential for weight loss, muscle mass, and overall health. But, where do we get it? Listen in as Maya outlines the risks of eating too much protein and if plant-based foods contain adequate protein.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Protein: What it is and how our body process it
  • Dangers of consuming too much protein
  • How much protein do you need on a daily basis?
  • Why should you consume plant-based protein?

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Maya Acosta

Maya Acosta is a health and wellness educator, podcaster, and content creator from Dallas, Texas, advocating for whole-food, plant-based living. As co-leader of the Plant-Based DFW Pod, she educates the public on healthy living through various initiatives such as lectures, potlucks, and walks with the doc. Maya hosts the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Women's Health Interest Group. She promotes female health and covers pregnancy, thyroid issues, menopause, and more.

Maya serves as a Pod Action Committee member for PlantPure Communities, creating courses to teach other leaders how to share their messages and support their communities online. Her dedication to health outreach is evident through her involvement in various initiatives such as lectures, potlucks, documentary screenings, and walks with the doc. As a content creator, Maya covers events and makes cooking videos for social media and YouTube.

Maya's passion for helping women take control of their health has become her "ikigai," meaning her life purpose. Maya's dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle and empowering women to take control of their health is truly inspiring.