Brenda Davis

Biography:
– Honors degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph
– Internship in Ottawa, Ontario
– Lead dietitian in a diabetes research project in the Marshall Islands
– Past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
– Authored many books on plant-based nutrition

Accomplishments:
– Nearly a million copies of books in print
– Inducted into the Vegan Hall of Fame in 2007
– Speaker at the 38th IVU World Vegetarian Congress
– 2022 recipient of the Plantrician Projects Luminary Award
– Council member of True Health Initiative and scientific advisor for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Dietary Recommendations:
– Advocates for a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet low in saturated fat
– Commented on the impact of saturated fats on health
– Highlighted the potential risks of refined carbohydrates
– Stresses the importance of balanced nutrition
– Emphasizes the benefits of plant-based eating

Recognition:
– Induction into the Vegan Hall of Fame
– Speaker at the 38th IVU World Vegetarian Congress
– 2022 recipient of the Plantrician Projects Luminary Award
– Council member of True Health Initiative
– Scientific advisor for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Personal Life:
– Resides in Calgary, Alberta with husband Paul
– Became vegetarian in 1989 and vegan in 2000
– Information sources include harpercollins.ca and brendadavisrd.com
– Active participation in True Health Initiative and other organizations
– Interviewed on various platforms like christiankoeder.com and melissaambrosini.com