Julieanna Hever, known as the Health Span Dietitian, discusses the importance of diet and nutrition for overall health and well-being. She shares her journey of becoming passionate about empowering others to choose themselves first and live their best life. Juliana emphasizes the power of a plant-based diet in transforming health and reversing chronic conditions. She explains the concept of health span, which refers to how well you live, and highlights the benefits of phytonutrients found in plants. Juliana provides practical tips for incorporating more plant-based foods into everyday life. In this part of the conversation, they discuss the importance of amino acids and protein in a plant-based diet. She explains that all amino acids are found in plants, and that legumes, nuts, seeds, and vegetables are all good sources of protein. She also shares a fun fact that a baked white potato has a better amino acid profile than lean beef. Julieanna emphasizes that our bodies are capable of synthesizing the amino acids it needs from the food we eat, and that we don't need to consume animal products for protein. She also discusses the benefits of dietary restriction and time-restricted eating for health span and longevity. RedTaylorInsurance.com  healthspandietitian.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Importance of Diet and Nutrition02:18 Juliana's Journey and Passion for Empowering Others04:10 The Transformative Power of a Plant-Based Diet07:29 Understanding Health Span and its Significance15:26 The Benefits of Phytonutrients in Plants19:30 Practical Tips for Incorporating More Plant-Based Foods26:44 Protein in a Plant-Based Diet30:04 Dietary Restriction and Time-Restricted Eating37:03 The Power of Diet in Preventing Chronic Disease43:27 Shifting Palates and Enjoying Whole Foods48:29 Putting Yourself Out There and Leaving a LegacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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