The Healthy Planet Radio Show.
The Healthy Planet Radio Show has been airing on WUSB, 90.1 FM since January of 2007. It immediately follows Democracy Now! during “drive time,” from 6 to 7 PM. Now airing on the first and third Fridays of each month, HealthyPlanet’s Bob DiBenedetto brings you twice as much empowering, life-and-world-changing information as before.
We’re proud to announce that The Healthy Planet Radio Show has won 2nd Place at the 2023 Press Club of Long Island (PCLI) Media Awards for Environment Radio. PCLI is one of the largest pro chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists. They’re devoted to protecting and advocating for First Amendment rights, furthering ethical standards and providing ongoing training for their members. Thank you PCLI for that recognition!
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With Author and Internationally Acclaimed Speaker
Brenda Davis, RD
The “Absolutely Overwhelming” Protective Power Of A
Plant-Based Diet
LISTEN HERE: The Overwhelming Protective Power Of A Plant-Based Diet!
Show Description:
One of the greatest challenges of the internet age is the proliferation of misinformation on every topic—including nutrition. The volume and marketing of less-than-credible, self-proclaimed health experts make it challenging for even experienced web surfers to find reliable information about what’s best for their health, leaving many confused and following information that does not lead to true health.
Join Bob DiBenedetto for a conversation with Brenda Davis–a renowned registered dietician with over 30 years of experience and a proven commitment to providing credible, evidence-based information on living a longer, healthier life. They discuss the power of a plant-based diet as well as some easy and delicious alternatives to standard summer barbecue and party foods.
Brenda Davis, R.D. is an internationally acclaimed speaker who has authored or co-authored 13 books with nearly a million copies in print. She is a trailblazer in the plant-based movement.
Brenda Davis will share insights on:
• How studies over decades have revealed the overwhelming power of a plant-based diet to protect our health.
• How studies have shown plant-based diets protect against contracting and suffering the worst effects of COVID-19.
• Tips for losing that extra winter weight.
• Why plant-based diets are so protective against so many .
• Delicious and healthful options to traditional barbecue fare.
• How studies have shown that plant-based diets drastically reduce conditions from heart disease to diabetes.
• How a large nutrition study showed a 63% reduction of breast cancer risk in women eating soy daily.
• What nutrients should those eating a 100% plant-based diet (vegan) supplement to optimize their health benefits?
• How plant-based meats compare to the animal meats they replace.
• Delicious alternatives to unhealthful ice cream products.
Listen in to hear a long-time health expert provide simple tips and information that will leave you feeling empowered to choose health, and actually get results!
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About Brenda Davis:
Brenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a plant-based trailblazer and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has been featured as a speaker at nutrition, dietetic, and lifestyle medicine conferences in over 25 countries on 6 continents. As a prolific writer, Brenda has authored/co-authored 13 books with nearly a million copies in print in 12 languages.
She has developed many continuing education courses for physicians, dietitians, and allied health professionals and is a contributing author on 10 peer-reviewed journal articles. Her latest books include Plant-Powered Protein, Nourish, Kick Diabetes Essentials, and the Kick Diabetes Cookbook. Her books have won multiple awards.
Brenda is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She was the lead dietitian in a randomized controlled trial on type 2 diabetes in the Marshall Islands. Brenda was the 7th recipient of the Plantrician Project’s Luminary Award.
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