Have you ever thought about how the food we eat influences the way we feel as we get older? And what might happen if we made a few changes to the way we eat? This book offers a fresh chapter at the dinner table for seniors, rethinking the way we eat as we get older.
Plant-Powered Seniors explores the possibilities of plant-based eating for people aged 50 and over, while recognising that changing the way we eat later in life isn’t always as simple as what’s on our plate. Our food choices are often tied to years of familiar habits, family traditions, social connections and the practicalities of everyday life.
What I particularly like about the approach behind this book is its focus on making change achievable. It’s one thing to learn about the nutritional benefits of eating more plant-based foods, but quite another to work out what to buy, how to prepare meals and what to choose when eating away from home. These are the everyday details that can make all the difference when we’re considering a change in our diet.
I also think it’s important that the book acknowledges the social side of eating. Food is about so much more than nutrition. It’s part of how we connect with family and friends, share experiences and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Changing familiar eating habits can sometimes feel like we’re stepping away from those connections, so finding ways to make new choices while still enjoying shared meals is an important part of the journey.
As we get older, looking after ourselves and making choices that support our wellbeing becomes increasingly important. Plant-Powered Seniors offers an inviting starting point for anyone curious about introducing more plant-based foods into their lives. Rather than making change feel overwhelming, its practical focus encourages readers to explore what might work for them, one meal at a time.
The book brings together the knowledge and experience of three accomplished professionals. Brenda Davis, RD, is an internationally recognised expert in plant-based nutrition and an award-winning author whose books have sold more than 800,000 copies worldwide. Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, is an experienced nutrition educator, author and contributor to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ position paper on vegetarian diets. Joining them is Charlyn Black, MD, ScD, an internationally recognised health researcher and former senior adviser to the president of the Canadian Institutes for Health Research. Her work explores the role of food as medicine in preventing and reversing chronic disease. Together, their combined experience in nutrition, research and healthcare brings a wealth of knowledge to the subject.
Perhaps it’s not about completely changing the way we eat, but becoming a little more curious about what we’re putting on our plates and how those choices support us as we move through
Reviewed by Jacquie Walker
Editor, Conscious Living New Earth News
Title: Plant-Powered Seniors
Authors: Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, MS, RD; and Charlyn Black, MD, ScD
ISBN13: 9780757326165
Publisher: Health Communications Inc
