TOPS OUTLINE

Goal: Increase awareness about benefits of plant-based protein and

introduce participants to ways they can incorporate plant-based proteins
into their lifestyles.
Objectives:
By the end of the presentation:
1. Participants will be able to list 3 sources of plant-based protein.
2. Participants will be able to identify 2 benefits of adding plant-based
proteins into
their lifestyles.
3. Participants will have tried a plant-based protein snack.
I. Introduction
a. Explain who I am (dietetic intern), where I am from/background
b. Intro to topic: New Year's Resolutions and connection to including more
plant-based foods into lifestyle
II. Icebreaker
a. Share name and New Year's Resolution, whether or not related to food /
weight loss
b. Begin by sharing my resolutions
III. Content (Includes activity & recipe tasting)
a. Types of plant-based proteins and food to add into lifestyle (includes taste
testing of
edamame salad)

beans (black, kidney, chickpeas, soy), legumes, tofu, tempeh (pass around
containers/cans from these foods)
discussion about what they think of salad, would they ever make it at home,
why or why not
cost of recipe (NEED RECIPE)
b. Benefits of eating more plant-based

Introduces you to new foods

-ex: edamame salad they are trying
-may try recipes that hadn't come across before, new flavors (Indian, Asian
dishes)
Health Benefits of Plant-Based Protein Diets

-people who follow plant based diets live longer and have lower risk of
obesity, HTN, CAD, DM, and some cancers (HSPH, NIH, Mayo Clinic)
- eliminating certain nutrients when you take out meat, but also adding
nutrients from plant/based sources
-lower in total fat and cholesterol than meat
-red meat linked to high colorectal cancer risk
-soy and fiber lower LDL cholesterol
-higher in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats

Financial Differences:
-quick Price is Right game (plant vs animal protein)
-chart comparing steak vs chicken vs beans vs tofu (sat fat, cholesterol, fiber,
protein, price)
c. Where to start incorporating these ingredients into life

Begin with simple swaps for foods you already enjoy

-add beans into soup, make burritos/tacos w beans, add beans onto salad,
make dips/hummus
Try Meatless Monday

IV. Evaluation

Go around room, ask participants to share one way they will include more
plant-based protein into their lifestyles.
If they cannot think of one, list something they learned about why plantbased protein is beneficial that they hadn't previously known.

V. Conclusion

You don't need to be a vegetarian to reap the health benefits of substituting

plant-based foods for meat
Leaning more plant-based has many health benefits, can be lower in cost,
and can introduce you to new things

VI. Call to Action

Do that one thing you said you would try. If still considering, check
out some recipes and see if any inspire you.

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