179: Brenda Davis on Plant-Powered Seniors, Protein, and Healthy Aging

Do older adults need meat to maintain muscle and strength? Registered dietitian Brenda Davis joins Kathleen Gage to discuss what the research says about plant-based protein and healthy aging.

Brenda, co-author of Plant-Powered Seniors, explains why protein needs deserve more attention as we age and why eating a whole food plant-based diet still takes planning. She and Kathleen discuss age-related muscle loss, resistance training, creatine, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.

Brenda also shares the conversation that led her to become vegan in 1989. Later, she offers simple ways to eat more plants, from adding beans and greens to familiar meals to finding recipes you genuinely enjoy. The episode closes with a discussion of chronic inflammation, hydration, and alcohol.

Listen to Episode 179: Brenda Davis on Plant-Powered Seniors, Protein, and Healthy Aging

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