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

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Kathy Freston, New York Times Best Selling Author. Kathy Freston shares insights from her book, The Lean – A Revolutionary and Simple 30-Day Plan for Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss. Kathy shares practical ideas on how to make the change to a healthy, plant-based diet and lifestyle that can contribute to total wellness, lasting weight loss, and increased longevity.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. Westerdahl's featured guest is Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D., Registered Dietitian, and Plant-Based Nutrition and Cookbook Author. Vesanto Melina, discusses vegan nutrition and her new book, Cooking Vegan. She gives practical tips and suggestions in vegan meal preparation.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Michael Greger, M.D., Lifestyle Medicine and Nutrition Expert, and New York Times Best-Selling Author. Dr. Michael Greger discusses the role that nutrition plays in health and medicine. He discusses current research about the benefits of a plant-based in treating, preventing and reversing common diseases.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are Gary Ross, M.D., Thyroid Medical Specialist and Kathleen Anderson Ross, Medical Journalist. Dr. Gary Ross and his wife, Kathleen Ross, discuss thyroid health and the role the thyroid in health and wellness. Dr. Ross is the coauthor of the book, Depression and Your Thyroid: What You Need To Know.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

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.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

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.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

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.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

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.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

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.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

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.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.