A fun and inspiring plant-based podcast from nutrition experts at The Physicians Committee. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who lost 280 pounds, is frequently joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and others to motivate and educate both new vegans and those who have been plant-powered for life. Learn the secrets to improving your health from doctors and nutritionists and become inspired by others who have already reclaimed their health! Dive into the science of a plant-based diet like the effects of eating a single beef hamburger or slice of cheese can do to the body!
Senior Health: How To Age Well After 65 | Dr. Neal Barnard
Physical and mental decline isn't inevitable. Even into your elder years, you have the power to improve your health, and age well.
In this empowering episode, Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to share science-backed strategies for eating well after 65. He explains why it’s never too late to adopt a healthier lifestyle, what nutrients matter most for seniors, and how a plant-based diet can protect against common age-related conditions.
In this episode of the Exam Room, you'll learn:
- The key supplements seniors need to stay healthy
- Symptoms of nutrient deficiency to watch out for
- Why changing your diet, even into your 80s, can extend your life
- What foods protect memory and cognition
- Why avoiding meat matters for seniors
This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: https://gregoryreiterfund.org
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