Episode #222 - Michelle Hurn, RD

Michelle Hurn is a registered dietitian who worked in clinical practice for years when she experienced a health crisis that changed everything. After following a short-term carnivore diet and transitioning to a ketogenic way of eating, she realized she could not continue to recommend the standards of dietetic practice in the clinical setting. 

Now, Michelle has turned her focus to a new venture: The Protein Project. Their mission is to reduce food insecurity and improve health by providing animal-based foods, nutrition education, and social connections to the local community and throughout the United States. 

The Protein Project is working directly with food pantries to get these nutritious foods into the hands of those that need them the most.

During this episode, Michelle and I chat about:

• How Michelle got into the nutrition field

• Michelle’s turning point that led to her writing a book

• Our experiences in clinical practice

• The importance of protein, especially for those that are food insecure

• The Protein Project’s first project