Episode 21 - Niko Rittenau

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Niko Rittenau

In this episode, get to know Niko Rittenau, an author and nutritionist based in Berlin with a focus on herbal nutrition. We talk about the nutrients of concern when you take on a plant based diet. We discuss how we can tackle these small problems and become the healthiest versions of ourselves. Looking at selenium and B12 as key problems we look in depth in to food groups that will help us tackle the nutrient deficiency we could face if we follow a plant based diet. We also talk about some of the myths around soy products and discuss how it does affect you.

Beyond that, we chat about the potential causes on some ‘failing’ on a plant based diet and discuss whether we are really carnivores, omnivores or something else entirely!

What we discussed in this episode:

  • How to prevent nutrient deficiencies despite degrading soil quality

  • What key supplements we need to incorporate with a plant-based lifestyle

  • How we can optimise nutrient absorption

  • The misconceptions surrounding soy

All this and much more!


Who is Niko Rittenau?

Niko studied nutritional counseling and is currently in the master's program in micronutrient therapy and regulatory medicine. He combines his skills as a trained chef with the nutritional knowledge of his academic career to create innovations where good taste meets health awareness and sustainable consumption. As a lecturer, seminar instructor and speaker he conveys the topic of nutrition with great enthusiasm, by providing evidence-based knowledge, yet packed in a lively and practical way.

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