Taiwan’s first university diet-change fellowship kicking off online!

On the 12th of August, 13 diet-change advocates from different Taiwanese universities gathered online for the first time, getting ready to learn about the health and nutrition of a plant-based diet. This online session is the first course of ‘優植計畫，我挺你!（Rooting for You!）’  - a first university diet change fellowship in Taiwan.

Introducing Joyce Chen, Executive Director of Taiwan Vegetarian Nutrition Society

We were joined by the speaker, Joyce Chen. She’s a vegan nutritionist and the Executive Director of our fellowship collaborator, Taiwan Vegetarian Nutrition Society.

During the session, we learned about the difference between ‘素（sù）- a vegetarian/vegan diet based on the buddhist religion’ and plant-based diet, common misconceptions on protein intake, what is complete protein, B12, iron, vitamin D, and what do they do to our bodies.

Joyce Chen discussing plant-based nutrition facts with the fellows

Taiwanese fellows attending the first session via Zoom!

At the end of the session, we opened the floor for an engaging Q&A and discussion regarding vegan diet nutrition and outreach communication. We wrapped up the session by contemplating on the multi-angle approach we can apply in our future advocacy to create collective liberation through diet-change!

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