Ep. 371: Plant Powered Seniors: How to Stay Strong, Sharp, and Independent as You Age with Brenda Davis, RD & Vesanto Melina, RD

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Getting older may be inevitable. Getting weak, frail, and sedentary? Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina say absolutely not. In their new book, Plant Powered Seniors , these longtime plant-based nutrition experts explore how to stay strong, healthy, and independent as we age — and they’re living proof. At 84, Vesanto still takes fitness and yoga classes regularly, while Brenda, 67, runs trails, does push-ups, and climbs on the monkey bars with her grandkids. In this conversation, Rip, Brenda, and Vesanto dig into what changes nutritionally after 50, including: protein needs sarcopenia and bone health calcium, vitamin D, B12, and omega-3s why progressive resistance training is so important for…