Health & Longevity

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Carol Johnston, Ph.D., R.D. - Professor of Nutrition and Associate Director of the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion at Arizona State University. For centuries apple cider vinegar has been used medicinally as a natural remedy as well as a common food ingredient in many cultures worldwide. Dr. Carol Johnston discusses her exciting new research that shows that apple cider vinegar can help manage blood glucose levels in those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes.

Today on the Best of Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Dr. Roger White, M.D., Cardiologist and 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 also shares his SOAR principles on how to enjoy a healthful and fulfilled life.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Carol Johnston, Ph.D., R.D. - Professor of Nutrition and Associate Director of the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion at Arizona State University. Can the food we eat affect our mental health? Dr. Carol Johnston discusses her new study that shows that vegetarians have better moods, are happier and enjoy less stress than those who eat meat. Dr. Johnston discusses the health benefits and advantages of eating a vegetarian diet.

On today's episode, Dr. Westerdahl talks about the importance of having a balanced lifestyle including exercise and fitness, a healthy plant-based diet, and a positive Christian faith in order to achieve optimal wellness.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest interview is with leading cardiologist, Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC. Dr. Klodas has dedicated her career to preventive cardiology. Trained at Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins, she serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Step One Foods, an manufacturer of heart-healthy foods that can help people lower cholesterol. While most food manufacturers produce foods and food products that promote heart disease, Dr. Klodas is an innovator in creating foods that not only prevent heart disease, but also effectively help lower cholesterol reducing heart disease risk. Dr. Klodas, who also serves as medical editor for WebMD, shares her knowledge on how to prevent and reduce the risk heart disease. She discusses cholesterol testing, advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging technology to determine coronary calcium scores, and the role of dietary fiber and plant sterols in lowering cholesterol. To learn more about heart health and Dr. Klodas visit: StepOneFoods.com.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest interview is with leading cardiologist, Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC. Dr. Klodas has dedicated her career to preventive cardiology. Trained at Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins, she serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Step One Foods, an manufacturer of heart-healthy foods that can help people lower cholesterol. While most food manufacturers produce foods and food products that promote heart disease, Dr. Klodas is an innovator in creating foods that not only prevent heart disease, but also effectively help lower cholesterol reducing heart disease risk. Dr. Klodas, who also serves as medical editor for WebMD, shares her knowledge on how to prevent and reduce the risk heart disease. She discusses cholesterol testing, advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging technology to determine coronary calcium scores, and the role of dietary fiber and plant sterols in lowering cholesterol. To learn more about heart health and Dr. Klodas visit: StepOneFoods.com.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Paul Wenner - Garden Chef, Creator Of The Original Gardenburger and the Gardenbar. Garden Chef Paul Wenner is a visionary with close to 50 years of experience in the food and nutrition business, with a goal of promoting healthy, sustainable changes that benefit people, animals and the environment. Garden Chef Paul tells about his journey to become a vegetarian and health food entrepreneur. He discusses how eating a plant-based diet can be a key to enjoying health, wellness and longevity. Learn about an exciting new, revolutionary line of healthy vegan food products that will make it more convenient to eat healthy, anytime, anywhere.

Today on The Best of Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest Alan Goldhamer, D.C., Chiropractor and Founder of TrueNorth Health Center. Dr. Goldhamer discusses the role that therapeutic fasting can play in health and wellness. He also talks about how to create health supporting recipes and meals without the use of SOS - Salt, Oil, Sugar or animal products. Dr. Goldhamer discusses the cookbook, 'Bravo!: Health Promoting Meals from the TrueNorth Health Kitchen'.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is Dr. Emily Ho, PhD, Endowed Chair and Director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. This program features the Linus Pauling Institute, a research institute at Oregon State University. The institute is named after two time Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Linus Pauling, one of the world's greatest scientists and humanitarians. Dr. Emily Ho discusses the institute's research and mission, and the role of nutrition and dietary supplementation in achieving optimal health. She also discusses the institute's Healthy Aging Program. This program is dedicated to the life and work of Dr. Linus Pauling and features audio excerpts of Dr. Pauling discussing the concepts of science and health. Dr. Westerdahl formerly worked as a volunteer nutritionist assistant to Dr. Pauling at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine. To attend a FREE webinar presented by Dr. Emily Ho on the Linus Pauling Institute on August 26, 2020 at 12 PM (Pacific) - Seats are Limited - visit https://mailchi.mp/oregonstate/august-webinar-5633337?e_a9bad81fe2

On this week's Best of Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Patrick Finney, Ph.D. - Expert on Whole Grains and Senior Scientist and Vice President of Product Innovation for the Roman Meal Company. Dr. Finney, also known as 'Dr. Whole Grains'.