The Pioneering Pritikin Longevity Program

On today's show, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest interview is with, Gerd Bobe, Ph.D., Principal Investigator at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Dr. Gerd Bobe discusses the health benefits of eating beans. Dr. Bobe shares his exciting research regarding the consumption of beans in the diet and their protective effect against disease, including cancer.

Dr. T. Colin Campbell has been at the forefront of nutrition research for more than 50 years. His legacy, The China Project is the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted. Dr. Campbell has revolutionized the way we think about our food, with evidence that a whole food, plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat for health and longevity. On this program, Dr. Campbell discusses the scientific nutrition concepts of his latest book, Whole - Rethinking the Science of Nutrition.

Dr. Hans Diehl discuss his work with the late Nathan Pritikin, founder of the original Pritikin Longevity Center. Dr. Diehl is a specialist in Lifestyle Medicine and has developed the internationally renowned healthy lifestyle program, The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) which has shown more than 50,000 graduates how simple lifestyle changes can facilitate the reversal of many of our Western diseases. Dr. Diehl is coauthor of the bestselling book, Health Power - Healthy By Choice Not By Chance

Miyoko Schinner, vegan food expert, is the author or Artisan Vegan Cheese: From Everyday To Gourmet. She shares her secrets of making homemade nondairy cheeses that have extraordinary flavor! These nondairy cheeses can be used in delicious, nutritious healthful recipes and are even loved by dairy cheese lovers.

Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. On this program, Dr. Greger discusses the leading causes of death in America and how through a plant-based diet we can prevent, treat and even reverse most of the causes of these deaths. He shares the latest research on diet and nutrition and its powerful role in preventing and arresting disease. Dr. Greger is the host of the informative video website, www.NutritionFacts.org.

Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. On this program, Dr. Greger discusses the leading causes of death in America and how through a plant-based diet we can prevent, treat and even reverse most of the causes of these deaths. He shares the latest research on diet and nutrition and its powerful role in preventing and arresting disease. Dr. Greger is the host of the informative video website, www.NutritionFacts.org.

Dr. Neal Barnard, President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, discusses power foods for the brain. He describes how certain foods can protect your brain, optimize its function, and even reduce your risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Barnard will tell about his 3 - step plan to protect your mind and strengthen your memory. He is the author of Power Foods For The Brain - An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory.

Dr. Joni Olehausen, Associate Clinical Dean and Professor at Bastyr University School of Naturopathic Medicine, will discuss the role Naturopathic Medicine plays in today's healthcare system. Naturopathic medicine is the health specialty that focuses on the science and art of natural medicine. Dr. Olehausen discusses the differences between Allopathic Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine. She discusses Bastyr University which is one of the leading schools and training centers for Naturopathic Medicine.