Gita Patel, R.D. discusses her new cookbook, BLENDING SCIENCE WITH SPICES – TASTY RECIPES and NUTRITION TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING. She tells us how to include certain herbs and spices in recipes that can contribute to health and longevity.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest interview is with Ellen Jaffe Jones, investigative journalist, athlete and vegan cookbook author. Ellen Jaffe Jones, discusses her  book,  EAT VEGAN ON $4 A DAY.  Ellen dispels the myth that nutritious foods are the most expensive, by showing how to trim food bills while maximizing nutrition.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are Ken Babal , nutrition consultant and expert on mushrooms and Dr. Paul Gross, former scientist with the Dole Nutrition Institute. Ken Babal  will discuss the medicinal and nutritional benefits of mushrooms that are often overlooked by Western physicians and researchers.  He will discuss his book, "Mushrooms for Health and Longevity".  Paul Gross, Ph.D. discusses the Dole Food Company’s Vitamin D-rich mushroom and mushroom powder product innovation. 

This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl talks about medicinal herbs and how they can contribute to health and longevity.  He discusses specific important herbs that can contribute to your health, wellness, and healing.

This week, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest interview on Health and Longevity is Wayne Dysinger, M.D., M.P.H., Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist Dr. Wayne Dysinger discusses the current healthcare crisis in America, and how Lifestyle Medicine plays a critical role in the medicine of the 21 st Century. He describes Lifestyle Medicine and how it differs in its approach in healthcare compared to conventional medicine. Dr. Dysinger describes his former work at the Center for Health Promotion at Loma Linda University. This program is a previous interview that Dr. Westerdahl had with Dr. Dysinger.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are Stephen Sinatra, M.D., Board Certified Cardiologist and Anti-Aging Specialist, and David Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Stephen Sinatra discusses heart disease prevention and the use of coenzyme-Q10 as a supplement for preventing and treating heart disease. Dr. David Jenkins developed the concept of the Glycemic Index of foods. He discusses how the Glycemic Index can be used as a way to determine dietary carbohydrate and its impact on blood glucose. Dr. Jenkins also shares his thoughts about the optimal diet for health and wellness.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is James Anderson, M.D. , former Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition at the College of Medicine, University of Kentucky. Dr. Anderson discusses the Power of Soy Foods in Health and Nutrition

This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Steven Ryan, Ph.D. - Author of Beat Your A-Fib - The Essential Guide to Finding Your Cure. Dr. Ryan discusses Atrial Fibrillation, an emerging new epidemic in cardiovascular disease.  A former A-Fib patient himself,  Dr. Ryan is a noted healthcare educator and advocate for patients suffering from Atrial Fibrillation.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are,  Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Heart Disease Researcher – Author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, and  Gene Spiller, Ph.D.,  Nutritional Researcher and Health Scientist. Dr. Esselstyn talks about how to prevent, treat and even reverse heart disease through a plant-based diet. Dr. Spiller shares his research about the powerful antioxidant properties of sundried raisin and the health benefits of plant foods.  He talks about new research on Astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant found in a specific algae and its potential role in human health.    

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is National Geographic photographer, David McLain. In November 2005, David McLain's photojournalism  appeared in National Geographic's featured cover issue and story, "The Secrets of Living Longer," which for the first time, introduced three Blue Zone regions of the world; Okinawa, Japan; Sardina, Italy; and Loma Linda, California. Blue Zones are considered areas of the world where among the world's healthiest and oldest living people live, including many people over a hundred years of age. David McLain discusses his experiences in exploring and photographing these cultures of longevity. He shares the lessons he learned from observing the diet and lifestyle of the people he met, including several centenarians, that contributed to their health and longevity. 

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Scott Fulton, author of the new book, WHEALTHSPAN - More Years, More Moments More Money For Everyday Mortals, Proven by Millions. Scott Fulton discusses how to unlock the secrets to enjoying ten extra years of health and financial freedom with evidence-based foundations of Whealthspan. He is a speaker and lecturer on the topics of health, housing, longevity, and aging at leading universities. Fulton is a former President of the National Aging in Place Council, and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and is a Council Member of the True Health Initiative. 

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest interview is with, Dr. John Gobble, the President of the Adventist Nutrition and Dietetics International Association (ANDIA). The show discusses the ANDIA and its role as one of the world's leading nutrition organizations, with a mission to promote and educate about the health benefits of plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan diets. ANDIA is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church organization, with a unique approach to nutrition, health, and wellness compared to other leading nutrition organizations. To learn more about ANDIA and to become a member, visit www.AdventistDietetics.org .

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is actress Marilu Henner. Marilu Henner is one of only twelve documented cases of Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory in the world. Marilu gives practical advice on how you can improve your memory and discusses her new book, Total Memory Makeover – Uncover Your Past, Take Charge of Your Future.  On this program Marilu Henner discusses how a healthy lifestyle and plant-based diet can contribute to improve brain function and memory.  She is a healthy living coach and five-time Golden Globe nominee beloved for her roles on Taxi and Evening Shade.   

This week, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest interview is with, Daved Rosensweet, M.D.,  Anti-Aging Medicine Specialist and Expert on the use of Bio-Identical Hormones during Menopause. Dr. Daved Rosensweet discusses the truths and myths of hormone treatment during menopause. He discusses the differences between bio-identical hormones and hormones conventionally used by doctors.  He answers the question, do the benefits outweigh the risks of bio-identical hormone treatment?  Dr. Rosensweet is the author of the book, The Target Method – A Women’s Guide to Navigating Menopause.

This week on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is the late 104 year old Centenarian,  Dr. Ellsworth Wareham, who was internationally recognized as one of the healthiest and longest living individuals living in the “Blue Zone” city of Loma Linda, California.  Loma Linda is a city identified by researchers from National Geographic Magazine as a geographic area in the world where people live exceptionally long, healthy lives.  Dr. Wareham, who lived to be 104 years  of age, practiced cardiothoracic surgery until he retired at 95 years of age.  On this program,  Dr. Wareham shares his health secrets that has contributed to his long, healthy life. He discusses his thought on how a plant-based diet is critical to the prevention, treatment, and potential reversal of disease, and how that diet can contribute to your health and longevity.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are, Benjamin Lau, M.D., Ph.D – Clinician Research Scientist and Medical School Professor, and Esther Lau, M.S., R.D. – Registered Dietitian.  Scientific research has revealed that phytonutrients found in plant-based whole foods deliver enormous capabilities to selectively destroy cancer cells while nourishing the healthy cells.  As a result, the science of phytotherapy can be the most effective medicine in the prevention and treatment of various forms of cancer.  Dr. Benjamin Lau and his wife Esther Lau discuss the concepts of phytotherapy and its use as a powerful therapeutic approach in the treatment of cancer.  They are coauthors of the book, Stop Cancer With Phytotherapy with 100+ Anti-Cancer Recipes.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl"s featured guests is Nava Atlas, Vegan Cook and Cookbook Author.  Nava Atlas is a bestselling vegetarian cookbook author and culinary expert on vegan cuisine.  She shares her knowledge on how to prepare delicious and nutritious vegan recipes and transform your kitchen to follow a healthy vegan dietary lifestyle.  Nava discusses her new book, Plant Power – Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes and her popular website www.VEGKITCHEN.COM.

Today on Health & Longevity. Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Steve Meyerowitz, Expert on Juicing and Juice Fasting. Steve Meyerowitz, also known at the “Sproutman”, presents an easy-to-follow, fast and effective juice based cleansing program that can help you tap into your inherent capacity for healing, weight management and longevity.   He is author of Sproutman’s 7-Day Just Juice Diet – Detox, Lose Weight, Feel Great.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Brenda Davis, R.D.. a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Vegetarian/Vegan Nutrition Expert. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Brenda Davis discusses how a healthy vegan diet is an optimal diet  approach to achieve health and longevity.  She is the coauthor of the bestselling books, Becoming Vegan Comprehensive Edition – The Complete Reference to Plant-Based Nutrition and Becoming Vegan : Express Edition.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured Guest is Ellen Jaffe Jones, an  Investigative Journalist, Athlete and Vegan Cookbook Author. Ellen Jaffe Jones discusses the potential health problems and myths associated with the popular Paleo Diet.  Combining the best of both paleo and vegan dietary approaches she has created and coauthored her new cookbook, Paleo Vegan – Primal Plant-Based Recipes. She discusses this new book which is complete with delicious gourmet vegan recipes. Her  interview shares how to create the perfect marriage of the modernistic (vegan) and prehistoric (paleo) for those seeking optimal health.