EFFoST WG Health & Food | The Second Meal Effect: Alternative Proteins, Gut Health, and You

Alternative proteins are often discussed in the context of sustainability and food innovation, yet their potential effects on human health remain an evolving area of research. This session could explore the concept of the "second meal effect," how foods consumed at one meal can influence metabolic responses to subsequent meals, and examine the role that alternative proteins may play in shaping these outcomes. Discussions focus on the interactions between protein sources, the gut microbiome, and metabolic health, as well as the opportunities and challenges of designing next generation protein products that support both human and planetary well being. 0:00 Introduction 5:52 Alternative proteins: why, what, and how (Maryia Mishyna, Wageningen University & Research) 21:51 Q&A  33:32 Feeding the gut microbiome: Plant proteins and gut health (Josep Rubert, Wageningen University & Research) 52:10 Q&A  1:01:00 Legumes beyond protein: From food matrix to gut and metabolic health( Silvia Tagliamonte, University of Naples Federico II) 1:16:48 Q&A 1:23:41 Closing