Today's guest is Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D CNS. She is an internationally recognized nutritionist who has been a pioneer in diet, health and nutrition. Ann Louise continues breaking new ground in integrative and functional medicine and is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of over 35 books on health and nutrition and at age 70, she isn’t slowing down. Ann Louise also has overcome some massive adversity in her life as she suffered a near fatal concussion many years ago and truly believes that a positive mindset and resilience were vital to her recovery and key to living a long, healthy life.

 

What I discuss with Anne Louise:

• 0:00 intro
• 2:49 Was longevity talked 40 years ago and why did she begin to explore it?
• 7:58 Her experience working at Bellevue hospital (director of nutrition at pediatric clinic)
• 9:05 Nutrition’s impact on mental health
• 10:05 The impact of “purpose” on longevity (if any…)
• 11:21 Eating foods that are native to your community (& which foods help with longevity)
• 14:23 Diet Myths (the one about keto may surprise you)
• 18:56 Anne Louise’s biggest tips to increase immunity
• 21:46 Simple health hacks
• 24:54 These health trends have lasted the “test of time”
• 26:30 Is it ever too late to detox your body (& how to do it…)
• 28:14 Ways to improve water filtration 
• 31:12 Her favorite sources of healthy fats
• 34:15 How to stay positive after experiencing tragedy
• 38:43 Three Tips to live longer and happier
• 40:13 What’s next for her?!

 

Episode resources:    •Connect with Ann Louise on here     Thank you to today's sponsor:  

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