Westerdahl's featured guest is Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen - Physician, Medical Director of Optavia, Cofounder and Architect of Take Shape for Life and Author of Discover Your Optimal Health - The Guide to Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Vitality,... Read More

Westerdahl's featured guest is Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen - Physician, Medical Director of Optavia, Cofounder and Architect of Take Shape for Life and Author of Discover Your Optimal Health - The Guide to Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Vitality, Your Life. Dr. Andersen, one of the nation's foremost physicians in nutrition intervention, has devoted his career to creating optimal health through a comprehensive approach that addresses and breaks through logistical and psychological barriers. He discusses how to achieve optimal health by using an integrative approach that begins with developing (and maintaining) healthy habits each day. Dr. Andersen shares his concepts of how a little attention and discipline now can avoid a health crisis down the road. He describes how to control your weight and health by using healthy, nutritionally balanced meal replacements as part of a nutritional strategy that can lead to achieving weight loss goals. Read Less

This week on Health & Longevity, Dr, John Westerdahl's special guest is cookbook author Linda Watson. Linda Watson is the author of, Wildly Affordable Organic: Eat Fabulous Food, Get Healthy, and Save The Planet - All on _5 A Day Or Less and... Read More

This week on Health & Longevity, Dr, John Westerdahl's special guest is cookbook author Linda Watson. Linda Watson is the author of, Wildly Affordable Organic: Eat Fabulous Food, Get Healthy, and Save The Planet - All on _5 A Day Or Less and Fifty Weeks of Green. On this program, Linda Watson discusses the health benefits of eating organic plant foods and how to prepare great-tasting recipes using them. She is the founder of CookforGood.com. Read Less

Today on HEALTH & LONGEVITY, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guests are, Elaine LaLanne, the 98 year old wife of the late fitness legend, Jack LaLanne, and author, fitness and exercise expert, Greg Justice. Elaine LaLanne and Greg Justice are... Read More

Today on HEALTH & LONGEVITY, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guests are, Elaine LaLanne, the 98 year old wife of the late fitness legend, Jack LaLanne, and author, fitness and exercise expert, Greg Justice. Elaine LaLanne and Greg Justice are coauthors of the landmark bestselling book, PRIDE & DISCIPLINE: THE LEGACY OF JACK LALANNE. Elaine and Greg discuss the amazing life and career of Jack LaLanne, and stories of people Jack inspired to become physically fit and live a more healthy lifestyle. The also discuss the upcoming worldwide special exercise event, JACK LALANNE JUMPING JACKS CHALLENGE, to take place on Friday, July 12th at 1:00 pm Pacific Time. The challenge attempts to break the world record for "Most People Performing Jumping Jacks Simultaneously." HEALTH & LONGEVITY radio listeners are encouraged to actively join the challenge and be part of this historical event, by either participating live in Los Angeles or to join the live worldwide streaming on the internet from any location they are at on that day and time. For more information and to register to participate in the Jack LaLanne Jumping Jacks Challenge, visit: JACKLALANNE.COM or IDEAFIT.COM Read Less

This past week, Dr. John Westerdahl's close friend and colleague, John McDougall, MD, passed away. In memory of Dr. John McDougall, this week's Health & Longevity program is dedicated to Dr. McDougall, his life and contributions he made to the... Read More

This past week, Dr. John Westerdahl's close friend and colleague, John McDougall, MD, passed away. In memory of Dr. John McDougall, this week's Health & Longevity program is dedicated to Dr. McDougall, his life and contributions he made to the fields of LIfestyle Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Medical Nutrition Therapy. This is a rebroadcast of the last radio interview that Dr. Westerdahl conducted with Dr. McDougall. In this interview Dr. McDougall discusses the topic of his book, "The Healthiest Diet on the Planet." Dr. McDougall discusses why a healthy, low-fat, Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet is the healthiest diet for the body, as well as the healthiest diet for the health and environment of the planet. Read Less

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl interviews Daniel Vierra and his Registered Dietitian and Nurse wife, Jessica Vierra, the organizers of the upcoming FREE online 26th Annual Health & Healing Crusade. Dr. Westerdahl will be one... Read More

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl interviews Daniel Vierra and his Registered Dietitian and Nurse wife, Jessica Vierra, the organizers of the upcoming FREE online 26th Annual Health & Healing Crusade. Dr. Westerdahl will be one of the featured speakers for this online event along with other leading experts in the fields of nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and longevity. This FREE health and longevity online event begins this Sunday, June 23rd, 2024. To learn more about this free event and to register, listen to this podcast and visit https:__www.healthandhealingcrusade.com_hhc24 to register to save your spot to attend. Read Less

Today on HEALTH & LONGEVITY, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guests are, Elaine LaLanne, the 98 year old wife of the late fitness legend, Jack LaLanne, and author, fitness and exercise expert, Greg Justice. Elaine LaLanne and Greg Justice are... Read More

Today on HEALTH & LONGEVITY, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guests are, Elaine LaLanne, the 98 year old wife of the late fitness legend, Jack LaLanne, and author, fitness and exercise expert, Greg Justice. Elaine LaLanne and Greg Justice are coauthors of the landmark bestselling book, PRIDE & DISCIPLINE: THE LEGACY OF JACK LALANNE. Elaine and Greg discuss the amazing life and career of Jack LaLanne, and stories of people Jack inspired to become physically fit and live a more healthy lifestyle. The also discuss the upcoming worldwide special exercise event, JACK LALANNE JUMPING JACKS CHALLENGE, to take place on Friday, July 12th at 1:00 pm Pacific Time. The challenge attempts to break the world record for "Most People Performing Jumping Jacks Simultaneously." HEALTH & LONGEVITY radio listeners are encouraged to actively join the challenge and be part of this historical event, by either participating live in Los Angeles or to join the live worldwide streaming on the internet from any location they are at on that day and time. For more information and to register to participate in the Jack LaLanne Jumping Jacks Challenge, visit: JACKLALANNE.COM or IDEAFIT.COM Read Less

Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest interview is with Lisa Barrangou, Ph.D., Food Scientist and Cookbook Author of RealSmart Baby Food: How To Make 3-Months Worth of Delicious, Nutritious Baby Food in 3 One-Hour Bocks of Time. Dr. Lisa Barrangou... Read More

Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest interview is with Lisa Barrangou, Ph.D., Food Scientist and Cookbook Author of RealSmart Baby Food: How To Make 3-Months Worth of Delicious, Nutritious Baby Food in 3 One-Hour Bocks of Time. Dr. Lisa Barrangou discusses the importance of making healthy plant-based baby foods through her RealSmart Baby Food system and program. Read Less

On Today's Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is Mary Platis, Greek Chef, Cooking Instructor, Cookbook Author, Expert on Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Mary Platis, also known as the "California Greek Girl", discusses the... Read More

On Today's Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is Mary Platis, Greek Chef, Cooking Instructor, Cookbook Author, Expert on Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Mary Platis, also known as the "California Greek Girl", discusses the health and culinary benefits of using organic extra virgin olive oil in recipes and foods. She discusses what makes organic extra virgin olive oil different from other types of olive oil and how to select the best quality olive oil that can be used in recipes which contribute to health and longevity. Mary is the coauthor of the Award-Winning E-Book, Cooking Techniques with Olive Oil. Read Less