ANTI-AGEING NUTRITION SECRETS FOR HEALTH, BEAUTY AND LONGEVITY

Dr. John Westerdahl discusses the anti-ageing nutrition principles for health, beauty and longevity. He discusses the nutrition secrets of the world’s healthiest and oldest living people. In this informative talk, Dr. Westerdahl discusses how nutrition plays a role in cellular water principle for anti-ageing. Learn about powerful foods that contribute to health, longevity and youthful appearance. Presented at the Santa Barbara Public Library – Faulkner Gallery in Santa Barbara, California (approx. 1 hour)

10 POWER FOODS FOR ANTI-AGEING, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Dr. John Westerdahl discusses 10 power foods that you should include in your diet on a regular basis. These foods can contribute to anti-ageing, health and a youthful appearance. Presented at the Bragg Total Health Lecture at the Goleta Valley Community Center in Goleta, California. (approx. 20 min)

THE POWER OF PLANT FOODS IN ANTI-AGING & LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

Dr. John Westerdahl discusses the role that a plant-based diet can play in anti-aging and lifestyle medicine. Foods from plants prevent the diseases that are killing us and contain nutritional factors that promote anti-aging. Plant food diets play a critical therapeutic role in the medical specialty of Lifestyle Medicine. Presented to the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii. (approx. 1 hour)

MEDICINAL HERBS AND HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS IN HEALTH & WELLNESS

Dr. John Westerdahl gives an informative public lecture on a wide variety of medicinal herbs and their health benefits. He discusses how medicinal herbs and herbal supplements (natural plant-based medicines) can contribute to health and wellness. Presented to the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii. (approx. 53 min)

THE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN DIET

Dr. John Westerdahl describes the traditional native Hawaiian diet and how it differs from today’s “modern” diet among the Hawaiian people. While the ancient Hawaiians were very healthy, the Westernization of the native Hawaiian diet has promoted the increased incidence of chronic degenerative diseases among the Hawaiian population. As a result, today the native Hawaiian people are among the unhealthiest population in the world. Dr. Westerdahl describes research demonstrating that when today’s Hawaiian people return to their traditional ancient diet, their health improves and diseases are reversed. Learn about the healthy plant foods found in Hawaii. Presented at the American Dietetic Association’s 2006 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Honolulu, Hawaii ( approx. 30 min)

THE CHINA STUDY Lecture - Presented By T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.

Dr. John Westerdahl introduces his friend, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University. Dr. Campbell describes The China Study, the most comprehensive study on health and nutrition ever conducted. He discusses the importance of a plant-based diet in the prevention of diseases such as cancer. Presented to the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii. (approx. 1 hour)

IN THE MEDIA

Television Programs, Documentaries, Interviews, News Reports and other broadcast featuring Dr. Westerdahl

HEART DISEASE IS REVERSIBLE

Dr. John Westerdahl, Dean Ornish, M.D. and heart disease patients discuss how a healthy, low-fat vegetarian diet can help in reversing heart disease. An edited segment from the PBS Hawaii TV documentary – Holistic Health from Hawaii.
(approx. 15 min)

AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION’S FOOD & NUTRITION CONFERENCE & EXPO

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts the Tasty and Meatless television show featuring the American Dietetic Association’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Anaheim, California. Dr. Westerdahl interviews leading nutrition experts at the conference. (approx. 11 min)

LifeFest Kapalua

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts the Tasty and Meatless television show featuring the LifeFest Kapalua wellness event at Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. Dr. Westerdahl several leading health experts including integrative medicine expert, Andrew Weil, M.D. . The program feature Maui’s health chefs, native tropical foods, and discussions about Hawaiian herbal medicine and other health topics. (approx. 25 min)

LifeFest Maui Interviews (use pic on Bragg web)

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts the Tasty and Meatless television show featuring the LifeFest Maui wellness event on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Dr. Westerdahl interviews leading health experts including, Julian Whitaker, M.D. and Michio Kushi, the founder of the Macrobiotics lifestyle movement in the United States. He also talks with actor Richard Chamberlain about his philosophy of health and talks about Raw Food with raw food chef, Jeremy Safron. (approx. 8 min)

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl states that heart disease is preventable and reversible through a healthy vegetarian diet. (approx. 1.5 min)

Prevent Osteoporosis Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westedahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. A healthy meatless diet can prevent osteoporosis and build strong bones. (approx. 2 min)

Prevent Obesity Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. A healthy meatless diet is optimal for weight loss and weight management. (approx. 2 min)

Arthritis and Diet Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. A meatless diet can help alleviate arthritis symptoms. (approx. 1 min)

Raising Kids on a Meatless Diet Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl tells how kids can be very healthy on a meatless diet and meet all their nutritional needs. (approx. 2 min)

How to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl tells how a healthy plant-based diet is best to help those who quit smoking not gain weight and at the same time help heal and regenerate the body from the damage previously caused by smoking. (approx. 2 min)

Potatoes Are A Healthy Food Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl says that potatoes are a healthy food when prepared in a healthy manner and served with low fat toppings. (approx. 2 min)

Soy Alternatives Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl talks about soy alternatives for those who are allergic to soy. (approx. 1 min)

Raw Foods Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl talks about raw food diets, their benefits and myths. (approx. 1.5 min)

Avocados in the Diet Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl talks about avocados. (approx. 1 min)

Do Athletes Need Meat? Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl discusses why it is not essential for athletes to eat meat. (approx. 1 min)

Seaweed As A Food Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl talks about the benefits of including seaweed in the diet. (approx. 1 min)

Why Switch to a Meatless Diet? Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl talks about the health benefits of switching to a meatless diet. (approx. 1 min)

Will A Meatless Diet Make You Smarter? Health Moment with Dr. John (use picture of Rodin’s The Thinker)

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show.
(approx. 1 min)

What Does Organic Mean? Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl discuss the definition of organic foods. (approx. 2 min)

Dr. Westerdahl Interviews Mark Emerson, D.C. About Popular Weight Loss Diets Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts his Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl interviews Chiropractor and Sports Medicine expert, Mark Emerson, D.C. about various popular weight loss diets and their efficacy. (approx. 4 min)

Red Meat vs. Chicken and Fish Health Moment with Dr. John (find new picture – lets discuss)

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl points out the nutritional differences and similarities between red meat and chicken. (approx. 3.5 min)

Dr. John Westerdahl Interviews Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D. Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl talks with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn about preventing and reversing heart disease. (approx. 8 min)

How to Find Information on Meatless Diets For Your Doctor Health Moment with Dr. John

Dr. John Westerdahl hosts Health Moment with Dr. John segment on the Tasty and Meatless television show. Dr. Westerdahl shares resources where to find information about plant-based and meatless diets for your physician’s education.
(approx. 2.5 min)

Dr. John Westerdahl Demonstrates How To Make A Great Butter Alternative

Dr. John Westerdahl demonstrates how to make Millennium Tofu Spread with Honolulu, Hawaii KITV News Medical Reporter, Dick Allgire. Hawaii’s ABC Network Affiliate. (approx. 2.5 min)

Dr. John Westerdahl Demonstrates How To Make A Vegan Caesar Salad

Dr. John Westerdahl demonstrates how to make Millennium Vegan Caesar Salad with Honolulu, Hawaii KITV News Medical Reporter, Dick Allgire. Hawaii’s ABC Network Affiliate. (approx. 2 min)

HAWAII’S CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER GOURMET VEGETARIAN CAFETERIA

Visit the Castle Medical Center vegetarian cafeteria on the island of Oahu. Dr. John Westerdahl formally was the nutritional services director and introduced Millennium gourmet vegan vegetarian cuisine at the medical center. News report from Honolulu Hawaii’s KHNL News – Hawaii’s NBC Network Affiliate. (approx. 2 min)

Holistic Health From Hawaii

A special one hour documentary of holistic health practices and natural products, including acupuncture, chi gong, vegetarian diets, herbal remedies, yoga, and meditation. Shot on location in Hawaii, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Hosted by Emerald Yeh and Stewart Cheifet. Guests include Dr. John Westerdahl, Dr. Dean Ornish, Mariel Hemingway, Dr. Terry Shintani and other health practitioners and experts. As a featured health expert, Dr. John Westerdahl is seen throughout this program, as well as giving the final closing comment of the documentary. Dr. Westerdahl says that in order for the medical profession to provide the best medical care for their patients, so that patients can achieve optimal health, doctors must utilize the best from both modern medicine and ancient medicine and combine this with a healthy lifestyle and proper diet. This documentary appeared on Public Television stations nationally. (approx. 1 hour)