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Ep. 371: Plant Powered Seniors: How to Stay Strong, Sharp, and Independent as You Age with Brenda Davis, RD & Vesanto Melina, RD
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Getting older may be inevitable. Getting weak, frail, and sedentary? Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina say absolutely not.
In their new book, Plant Powered Seniors, these longtime plant-based nutrition experts explore how to stay strong, healthy, and independent as we age — and they’re living proof. At 84, Vesanto still takes fitness and yoga classes regularly, while Brenda, 67, runs trails, does push-ups, and climbs on the monkey bars with her grandkids.
In this conversation, Rip, Brenda, and Vesanto dig into what changes nutritionally after 50, including:
- protein needs
- sarcopenia and bone health
- calcium, vitamin D, B12, and omega-3s
- why progressive resistance training is so important for preserving strength
They also talk about appetite changes, how loneliness, affects eating, building community, purpose, and why healthy aging is about much more than just nutrients alone.
And their message is clear: it is never too late to improve your health.
Start where you are. Eat more plants. Lift something. Stay connected. Keep moving...and always keep it Plant Strong.
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