In this episode Melanie Murphy Richter discusses the scientific underpinnings and health benefits of a plant-forward diet, not only for individual health and lifespan but also as a practical approach to longevity.Melanie Murphy Richter, MS, RDN is a highly recognized dietitian and nutritionist who holds the title of 2023 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She serves as the Director of Communication and Medical Science at El Nutra, where she is instrumental in promoting health through evidence-based nutrition. In addition to her role at El Nutra, Melanie is the founder of Holistic Ritual, which blends science-based nutrition with holistic healing. Her work has been featured in esteemed publications such as Forbes, USA Today, and Men's Health.Episode Summary:By focusing on plant-based diets while still acknowledging the benefits of some animal proteins, Melanie introduces the concept of 'plant-forward' eating as a sustainable and health-promoting approach.She delves into the mechanisms of fasting mimicking diets (FMD), a cutting-edge area of nutritional science pioneered by Dr. Valter Longo, which can initiate autophagy—a critical process for cellular regeneration. Key Takeaways:Plant-Forward Nutrition: Impact of Fasting: Nutritional Balance: Health and Longevity: ShopifyShopify makes it simple to create your brand, open for business, and get your first sale. Go to Shopify.com/transformResources:Prolon Life: prolonlife.com - For products and more information on the fasting mimicking diet.El Nutra Health: lnutrahealth.com - For health programs related to metabolic conditions.To advertise on our podcast, visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TransformyourMindor email kriti@youngandprofiting.com See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094 https://podcast.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/