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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 1H 3M

He’s 66, Runs Marathons, and Eats ZERO Cooked Food (Raw Diet Explained) with Axay Shah

from The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast · host Kevin English

Text us a comment or question!What if the biggest reason you feel tired, sluggish, and “older than you should”… has nothing to do with age - and everything to do with what’s on your plate?In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Axay Shah, a 66-year-old marathon runner who hasn’t eaten cooked food in over 16 years.Yeah… you read that right.Axay believes that most of what we’ve been taught about food is flat-out wrong - and that the key to energy, longevity, and disease prevention lies in a raw, plant-based lifestyle.Now, whether you agree with him or not… this conversation will challenge your thinking.We dive into:Why he gave up cooked food entirelyWhat actually happens when you switch to raw foodsHis take on protein (and why he thinks it’s overhyped)What he eats in a typical dayAnd how he’s able to run marathons well into his 60s This isn’t about telling you to go 100% raw…It’s about opening your eyes to what might actually be holding you back. What You’ll LearnThe real reason Axay ditched cooked food—and never looked backWhy he believes most people are low-energy (and it’s NOT aging)The surprising truth about “dead food” vs “living food”His 5 rules for eating (and living) with more energyWhy most people are confused about protein—and what actually mattersHow to think differently about food, fuel, and your bodyThe mindset shift that can change your health in the second half of life📚 Resources & LinksBook: In Nature We Trust by Axay Shah: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-We-Trust-Manifesto-Longevity/dp/B0GTC25W3Q/Website: RawFoodist.comWebsite: InNatureWeTrust.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawfoodiest/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMjD0Aa8dUQvpaZ2NJhq6A 🙋🏼‍♀️ Ready to Take the Next Step?If you’re over 50, tired of spinning your wheels, and want a real plan to lose fat, build muscle, and feel like yourself again…👉 Book your free Silver Edge Clarity Call here: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-callLet’s map out exactly what YOU need—based on your body, your goals, and your lifestyle.💬 Final ThoughtYou don’t have to go raw.But if this episode made you question what you’re putting in your body…Good.That’s where real change starts.🎉 The PrimeForge App is officially here! Start your FREE 7-day trial today!Click HERE to download for iOS.Click HERE to download for Android.Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward.👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

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