HNL 2025-09-12 The Health Benefits of a Starch-Based Diet - Dr John McDougall

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is John McDougall, M.D., internal medicine and lifestyle medicine specialist, author of The Starch Solution. Dr. John McDougall discusses how a health-supporting, all plant food diet, that is starched based, can contribute to health, disease prevention and longevity. He talks about the important dietary principles described in his new book, The Starch Solution. Dr. McDougall dispels the myths about starch being a “bad” food. He discusses the important role that starch foods play in human health and nutrition.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guests are, Gerald Jampolsky, M.D., adult and child psychiatrist and his wife, Diane Cirincione, Ph.D., psychotherapist. Dr. Gerald Jampolsky, and his wife, Dr. Diane Cirincione discuss the power of forgiveness in health and longevity. Dr. Jampolsky is the author of the national bestselling book, Forgiveness: The Greatest Healer of All. Drs. Jampolsky and Cirincione discuss how to develop skills to learn forgiveness. They talk about how practicing forgiveness can lead to peace of mind and improved health and wellness.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Roger White, M.D., Cardiologist, author of Soar: Achieving Your Best Possible Health Through Awareness. Dr. Roger White discusses how to enjoy optimal health through a balanced healthy lifestyle. Dr. White shares his SOAR principles on how to enjoy a healthful and fulfilled life.

The late, Dr. Patricia Bragg, former President and CEO of the Bragg Live Food Products Company reminisces about her father’s (Dr. Paul C. Bragg) life work as a worldwide health crusader, life extension specialist, originator of the modern health food store and the founder of the her company. In 2012, the Bragg Live Food Products Company celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Dr. Westerdahl pays tribute to Dr. Patricia Bragg and Dr. Paul C. Bragg and their pioneering work in the health industry. Listen to a health lecture given by Dr. Paul C. Bragg. Dr. Westerdahl shares a 1976 taped presentation delivered by fitness legend, Jack LaLanne at Dr. Bragg’s memorial service. LaLanne shares how Dr. Bragg saved his life as a teenager, and inspired him to pursue health and fitness as a career. An inspiring and informative program about the great health food industry legends, Drs. Patricia and Paul C. Bragg.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is medical journalist, Robert Kowalski. Robert Kowalski is author of the landmark bestselling book, The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure. He discusses how to lower blood cholesterol naturally and without the use of drugs. Mr. Kowalski discusses how natural plant phytosterols can help lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest it Jill Nussinow, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian and Vegetarian Culinary Expert, and Author of The New Fast Food: The Veggie Queen Pressure Cooks Whole Food Meals In Less Than 30 Minutes. Jill Nussinow discusses her new cookbook. She discusses how to make delicious, nutritious and quick vegetarian meals using a pressure cooker. Jill talks about the benefits of eating a healthy plant-based diet.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are Stephen Sinatra, M.D., Board Certified Cardiologist and Anti-Aging Specialist and David Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Stephen Sinatra discusses heart disease prevention and the use of coenzyme-Q10 as a supplement for preventing and treating heart disease. Dr. David Jenkins developed the concept of the Glycemic Index of foods. He discusses how the Glycemic Index can be used as a way to determine dietary carbohydrate and its impact on blood glucose. Dr. Jenkins also shares his thoughts about the optimal diet for health and wellness.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., heart disease researcher and author of the bestselling book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, and Gene Spiller, Ph.D.,  nutritional researcher, health scientist and book author. Dr. Esselstyn talks about how to prevent, treat, and even reverse heart disease through a plant-based diet.  Dr. Spiller shares his research about the powerful antioxidant properties of sun dried raisins and the health benefits of plant foods.  He talks about new research on Astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant found in a specific algae and its potential role in human health.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdah's featured guests are Judi and Shari Zucker, known as the “Double Energy Twins”, and authors of, THE ULTIMATE ALLERGY-FREE SNACK COOKBOOK.  Judi and Shari Zucker, discuss the challenges of making healthy foods and snacks for kids with food allergies. Judi and Shari share ideas and recipes from their cookbook, The Ultimate Allergy-Free Snack Cookbook which features over 100 kid-friendly recipes for the allergic child.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest interview is with  Dr. Skip MacCarty, pastor and leading expert on stress management. Skip MacCarty, D.Min. discusses how stress can affect a person’s health and longevity.  He tells about the “power components” for managing stress to enjoy a happier and healthier life.