HNL 2026-04-24 Nutrition For Planetary Health - Irana Hawkins

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest interview is with Irana Hawkins, PhD, MPH, RDN, internationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Planetary Health Specialist. Dr. Hawkins discusses how to improve planetary health using whole plant foods nutrition and lifestyle behaviors as powerful tools to restore the planetary boundaries that have been breached, all while improving human health. Today's topic coincides with this week's Earth Day, and this month's Earth Month 2026, celebrated every April. Dr. Hawkins is the author of the new landmark book, "Nutrition Security for Planetary Health" published by CRC Press. A special discount for this book for Health and Longevity listeners is available at: www.routledge.com/9780367721206 - 20% Discount with Code 25AFLY3.Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.