Description
Written by award-winning authorities in the world of plant-based nutrition, Plant-Powered Seniors speaks directly to older adults who are curious about—or already committed to— plant-based eating. It answers the real questions seniors have about nutrition, meal planning, health, and everyday living. With a warm, peer-to-peer voice grounded in personal experience, the book offers clear, approachable guidance for navigating plant-based choices at any stage of the journey, from plant-curious beginners to long-time vegans. Each chapter opens with an easy overview and closes with key takeaways, making the information simple to absorb and apply.
At its heart, the book explains why plant-based nutrition is uniquely powerful for aging well. It explores how whole-food, plant-based diets can help prevent and manage chronic disease, protect muscle and bone health, support cognitive function, and reduce the risk of malnutrition —while also benefiting animals and the planet. Readers will learn how to build nutritionally complete meals, avoid common nutrient shortfalls, decode food labels, and distinguish whole foods from ultra-processed imposters. Practical tools include menus, food guides, supplement advice, and tailored strategies for navigating common health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and frailty.
Beyond nutrition, the book recognizes that food is social, emotional, and deeply woven into daily life. It offers realistic strategies for cooking simply and affordably, advocating for plant-based options in shared living settings, eating out, and maintaining relationships while making dietary changes. With easy recipes, kitchen shortcuts, and encouragement to embrace change at any age, this guide empowers older adults to build a longevity-promoting lifestyle that adds years to life—and life to years.
Product Details
Writer: Brenda Davis, R.D., Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D., Charlyn Black, M.D., Sc.D.
Release Date: 2026-11-10
FOC Date: 2026-10-06
Page Count: 400
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SKU: 9780757326165
Barcode: 9780757326165
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