What is your ideal body weight—and does it really change with age?

 

Your most Googled health questions answered:

- How much should I weigh for my height and age?

- Is it natural to gain weight as I get older?

- What's the best diet for weight loss?

 

Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck Carroll dive into the science of metabolism, hormonal shifts, insulin resistance, and how a low-fat plant-based diet can help you maintain or even lose weight—at any age. The show includes actionable insights on BMI, muscle mass, menopause, testosterone, and reversing weight gain without fad diets.

 

This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.

 

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