Eating for Longevity and Increasing Health Span

Published: Feb. 10, 2023, 4:45 p.m.

Want a long and healthy life? In this episode, we explore whether a whole food plant based diet can impact one's longevity with The Plant Forward Nutritionist, Hannah Van Ark. We also discuss how much protein we really need, and how to \u201csafely\u201d introduce more beans into the diet. Plus, Hannah shares her recipe for delicious fudgy libido-boosting black bean brownies that you won't want to miss. Tune in for an informative and tasty episode!

In this episode you\u2019ll hear:
5:40 \u2013 Hannah\u2019s educational & professional background
8:45 \u2013 What do longevity studies suggest for living healthier longer?
10:40 \u2013 Blue Zones longevity hotspots
12:40 \u2013 How much protein do we need?
15:00 \u2013 Soluble fiber
16:10 \u2013 The benefits of beans and how to introduce them into your diet
18:10 \u2013 Roadblocks to eating a plant based diet 20:50 \u2013 Will plant foods increase my grocery bill? 23:10 \u2013 Can canned beans be frozen?
24:00 \u2013 Plant forward meal planning
27:00 \u2013 Black Bean Brownie Recipe

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