Should you eat meat before you sleep? Before or after you work out? How much protein should you be having every day? What are the best eco-friendly protein sources? Should babies be on a vegan diet? Professor Mikael Fogelholm from University of Helsinki clears up protein nutritional myths and more on this episode of Well, Actually.

You can find Mikael on Twitter @MikaelFogelholm.

0:00 Introduction

0:48 Who's Mikael Fogelholm?

1:36 Recommended daily protein intake

3:59 Consuming too much protein?

5:13 Different amino acids from different protein sources

5:56 Best protein source

6:21 Essential amino acids missing from grains and pulses

7:03 Vegan protein nutrition myths

9:15 How proteins break down in the body

11:21 High protein intake is bad for kidneys?

14:39 Side effects of too little protein

16:39 Should babies be on vegan diet?

18:46 Protein powder supplements

20:19 Does protein powder really help you bulk up?

22:42 Post work-out recovery: protein intake

24:07 Post work-out recovery: protein shakes

24:44 Does protein powder cause kidney stones?

27:50 The best time to take protein

29:09 Is it okay to eat meat before you sleep?

31:32 Why is fish and meat separated in Finnish food pyramid?

35:16 Why do dietary guidelines limit red meat and processed meat?

39:02 The sustainability of red meat

40:03 Is organic meat really more sustainable?

42:19 How to calculate the sustainability of different protein sources

45:24 Can you balance your health with the environment?

46:48 Where to find Mikael online

47:29 End of Season One


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