Love this guy and his work! "Flexitarianism" needs more emphasis. I eat meat when I want to, which is not that often because I've gradually learned to love plants more and more. But when I DO eat meat, it's even better than before because it's a real treat.
I moved away from Chicago back home to suburbia Cleveland a year ago, and I think I’m going to move back. This conversation put it all together for me as to why. A pain in the butt, but it’ll be worth it
Thank you, Scott & Prof G team, for this interview! I’m (obviously) already old…but I want to hug my wife, children & grandchildren every additional day that I can generate on this planet!
Excellent!! Thank you!! Great conversation between two kind and brilliant men. Off to the kitchen to cook a healthy dinner as usual. May we all live long and healthy lives so we can be a blessing to others.
I like Dan, however I find it interesting that he is able to see that alcohol in moderation might be part of healthy living, but despite his own research findings is so dogmatic about not eating meat. Yes processed meats are clearly toxic, however the research doesn't hold up that moderate intake of meat is unhealthy if you eliminate processed meat, and people in blue zones eat unprocessed meat, as well as drinking a bit.
Yup. Japanese are some of the longest living in the world and eat meat but minimize processed foods. The Mediterranean as well. Quality meat in moderation isn’t the problem. It’s the processed food and lack of movement.
Great conversation! Two men I admire. Thank yall and lets get you closer to that whole food plant based diet, Scott. Your brain and body wont regret it, we promise. :)
Ouch! It hurt when he said make sure your circle of friends are physically active. As someone with a genetic heart condition that limits my physicality, that means that those with limitations are further isolated and left out of the circle of close friends and socializing.
21:20 I noticed the same thing when visiting Europe. Bread would be inedible by the next day. Here in Canada it seems to lasts forever. 😂 Also, everything just seems to taste better.
Great interview and information!! Thanks!! Love the wisdom of Dan! Great info on lifestyle, extending just past food…value of natural movement, community, environment! Thanks!!
Incredible talk, Dan made so much sense and in such a straight forward way. On the down side, I have all of Scott's qualities, minus the wealth, social circle and waist line. Probably puts me at a solid 72 for departure. 😜
I took an edible with the wife and watched “Live to 100, Secrets of the Blue Zones”, after completing the miniseries it’s been nothing but kale and carrots, talk about a party
A vibrant 100, of course. Lots of great substitutes coming on the market (e.g., "gardein" plant-based chili with beans, Abbot's plant-rich ground "beef") and they'll satisfy most carnivores....
The better question to ask than, "do you eat meat", is "how much processed food do you eat?". There seems to be this raging debate between people who eat meat and people who don't eat meat, but really, the debate should be between the people who eat fake food and real food. People in Greece and Sardinia eat a fair amount of fish and meat, don't they?
There is a lot of debate on health benefits of eating meat or not eating meat, but I would encourage people to see beyond the health and consider the general desire to not hurt another living thing, both animals and the planet, as a reason to cut back or quit meat. The question of whether to eat meat or not cannot just be one of individual health, but does the act of eating meat line up with your environmental or ethical values. In making this statement I would like to say that for some people eating meat is of great importance to their health, as has been shown in peoples with significant autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, and possibly other significant health issues where elimination diets that cut out everything besides meat is beneficial. I understand this and am in noway passing judgement, but rather a thought experiment for some to consider. Peace my friends!
I understand where you are coming from, and I think most people don't want to see other living organisms hurt or killed either. However, there cannot be life without death. This may sound trite and harsh, but it is an undeniable truth. Whatever diet or lifestyle of eating a person chooses, there will be blood on his/her hand (yes, including a vegan lifestyle). But there exists regenerative farming practices that are carbon neutral and help sequester carbon emissions in the ground soil. There exists humane ways of raising and harvesting/ending animals' lives for the purpose of nourishing the lives of our own.
@@vme90-y7l Well my Wife would be 79, and with the health issues she has life would probably be pretty miserable. Unless there's some massive medical discovery. Truly have no desire to live past her, and also have no desire to live life as some fragile person who can't take care of themselves. I Iost all my grandparents by the time I was 10. I have seen enough death and suffering. The suffering is far worse though.
I was sorry he didn’t answer Scott’s question about THC. I also use it periodically to sleep, and I feel like it really helps me to get 8 hours, but I’ve heard it may cause less REM. Anyone know the +/- of THC or cannabis related to sleep?
Prof G- as a data guy you didn't ask about the Oxford Uni and ANU analysis that there is a correlation between people who are now 100+ and pockets of corrupt City officials who would allow people to increase their age on official documents so they could get a government retirement benefit earlier, and the correlation between old age and areas with bad birth certificate record keeping. Everything else appears logical and sound, but that is the 100kg salami in the room that you didn't ask about. Big fan in general but this needs examination.
Very elitist to say that gas should be 3x as expensive, so people “figure out public transportation”. I’m German-American. I grew up in Berlin, lived in Germany for 30 years and live now as a Citizen in the SF Bay Area. I’m used to amazing public transportation options. And have none now. My office is 1hr away in Sunnyvale. With perfect traffic 1hr (8pm for example). There isn’t anything resembling a public transportation alternative for me. It would take me 4-5hrs or more with an array of buses and trains. Higher gas prices wouldn’t fix that. Maybe study the problems of the commoners next.
Yeah, I think if I was answering that question I would say that I would design efficient and useful public transportation links instead of simply upping the prices of fuel. I live in Ireland and one of the things they do to try and reduce car use is to make fuel more expensive. Yet there is often no viable public transportation in place for people. So they wonder why people drive when a 15 min commute in a car, takes over an hour by public transport. So it just prices people out of car ownership and decreases quality of life.
This guy is dumping all meat as processed food. People in bluezones ate plenty of fresh fish and meat. Agree with the rest of his ideas about purpose, social life and movement.
The plant-based advice is really half-baked. Better advice is to get your metabolism in order, manage insulin and prioritize protein and muscle as you age. Everything health-wise (including cognitively) largely rests on your ability to use and store energy.
There are numerous large-scale nutrition studies (like the China Study) that provide enormous evidence for the benefits of a plant-based diet. Importantly, it's also a diet that is sustainable for the planet and has a high rate of people being able to stick to it, unlike many fad diets.
10,000% agree. More protein and healthy fat. And of course reduce to eliminate processed food. Which is inherent in your comment. Japanese and Mediterranean eat meat, just no or not a lot of processed foods. Processed food and lack of movement are the main enemies here.
@@johnyjsl9219 Japanese eat meat daily. I’ve lived in Tokyo. lol And yes Med is meat in moderation. The point is vegans try to get you to beleive ZERO meat consumption is best and it’s just not true.
The American human population requires diverse macronutrients including animal sources of protein. It's metabolism and high quality sources of macronutrients. Plant based sources of protein do not contain the full spectrum of sulphur as souls are depleted.
Me eating chips lying on a couch while watching this alone: 😮
Love this guy and his work! "Flexitarianism" needs more emphasis. I eat meat when I want to, which is not that often because I've gradually learned to love plants more and more. But when I DO eat meat, it's even better than before because it's a real treat.
Well said 👏
I moved away from Chicago back home to suburbia Cleveland a year ago, and I think I’m going to move back. This conversation put it all together for me as to why. A pain in the butt, but it’ll be worth it
Drink everyday! Got it!
Yeah a takeaway for sure, BUT during a meal, with real friends, that's a bit more challenging, but more fun!
Thank you, Scott & Prof G team, for this interview! I’m (obviously) already old…but I want to hug my wife, children & grandchildren every additional day that I can generate on this planet!
Excellent!! Thank you!! Great conversation between two kind and brilliant men. Off to the kitchen to cook a healthy dinner as usual. May we all live long and healthy lives so we can be a blessing to others.
Scott keeps bringing the relevant.
Great exchange. Dan has done wonderful over decades ❤️
I like Dan, however I find it interesting that he is able to see that alcohol in moderation might be part of healthy living, but despite his own research findings is so dogmatic about not eating meat. Yes processed meats are clearly toxic, however the research doesn't hold up that moderate intake of meat is unhealthy if you eliminate processed meat, and people in blue zones eat unprocessed meat, as well as drinking a bit.
Yup. Japanese are some of the longest living in the world and eat meat but minimize processed foods. The Mediterranean as well. Quality meat in moderation isn’t the problem. It’s the processed food and lack of movement.
Great conversation! Two men I admire. Thank yall and lets get you closer to that whole food plant based diet, Scott. Your brain and body wont regret it, we promise. :)
My neighbors wave at me once a month.
Ouch! It hurt when he said make sure your circle of friends are physically active. As someone with a genetic heart condition that limits my physicality, that means that those with limitations are further isolated and left out of the circle of close friends and socializing.
21:20 I noticed the same thing when visiting Europe. Bread would be inedible by the next day. Here in Canada it seems to lasts forever. 😂 Also, everything just seems to taste better.
Great interview and information!! Thanks!! Love the wisdom of Dan! Great info on lifestyle, extending just past food…value of natural movement, community, environment! Thanks!!
Great convo.
Incredible talk, Dan made so much sense and in such a straight forward way. On the down side, I have all of Scott's qualities, minus the wealth, social circle and waist line. Probably puts me at a solid 72 for departure. 😜
I took an edible with the wife and watched “Live to 100, Secrets of the Blue Zones”, after completing the miniseries it’s been nothing but kale and carrots, talk about a party
We all want to see you at 100 Scott! Reduce the meat!
A vibrant 100, of course. Lots of great substitutes coming on the market (e.g., "gardein" plant-based chili with beans, Abbot's plant-rich ground "beef") and they'll satisfy most carnivores....
The better question to ask than, "do you eat meat", is "how much processed food do you eat?". There seems to be this raging debate between people who eat meat and people who don't eat meat, but really, the debate should be between the people who eat fake food and real food. People in Greece and Sardinia eat a fair amount of fish and meat, don't they?
Please bring on Gary Stevenson (Garys Economics)! Thanks!
There is a lot of debate on health benefits of eating meat or not eating meat, but I would encourage people to see beyond the health and consider the general desire to not hurt another living thing, both animals and the planet, as a reason to cut back or quit meat. The question of whether to eat meat or not cannot just be one of individual health, but does the act of eating meat line up with your environmental or ethical values. In making this statement I would like to say that for some people eating meat is of great importance to their health, as has been shown in peoples with significant autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, and possibly other significant health issues where elimination diets that cut out everything besides meat is beneficial. I understand this and am in noway passing judgement, but rather a thought experiment for some to consider. Peace my friends!
I understand where you are coming from, and I think most people don't want to see other living organisms hurt or killed either. However, there cannot be life without death. This may sound trite and harsh, but it is an undeniable truth. Whatever diet or lifestyle of eating a person chooses, there will be blood on his/her hand (yes, including a vegan lifestyle). But there exists regenerative farming practices that are carbon neutral and help sequester carbon emissions in the ground soil. There exists humane ways of raising and harvesting/ending animals' lives for the purpose of nourishing the lives of our own.
His crib looks nice
The average age of my 23 pts at an assisted living ...is 91... oldest is 101...the oldest oxygen sat is 96 to 98 percent .
I have no desire to live to 100. 75 and I'm good. My wife is 5 years older, I would prefer to go at the same time down the road.
Let us know what you think when you’re 74.
@@vme90-y7l Well my Wife would be 79, and with the health issues she has life would probably be pretty miserable. Unless there's some massive medical discovery. Truly have no desire to live past her, and also have no desire to live life as some fragile person who can't take care of themselves. I Iost all my grandparents by the time I was 10. I have seen enough death and suffering. The suffering is far worse though.
I was sorry he didn’t answer Scott’s question about THC. I also use it periodically to sleep, and I feel like it really helps me to get 8 hours, but I’ve heard it may cause less REM. Anyone know the +/- of THC or cannabis related to sleep?
Prof G- as a data guy you didn't ask about the Oxford Uni and ANU analysis that there is a correlation between people who are now 100+ and pockets of corrupt City officials who would allow people to increase their age on official documents so they could get a government retirement benefit earlier, and the correlation between old age and areas with bad birth certificate record keeping. Everything else appears logical and sound, but that is the 100kg salami in the room that you didn't ask about. Big fan in general but this needs examination.
Very elitist to say that gas should be 3x as expensive, so people “figure out public transportation”.
I’m German-American. I grew up in Berlin, lived in Germany for 30 years and live now as a Citizen in the SF Bay Area. I’m used to amazing public transportation options. And have none now.
My office is 1hr away in Sunnyvale. With perfect traffic 1hr (8pm for example). There isn’t anything resembling a public transportation alternative for me. It would take me 4-5hrs or more with an array of buses and trains.
Higher gas prices wouldn’t fix that. Maybe study the problems of the commoners next.
Yeah, I think if I was answering that question I would say that I would design efficient and useful public transportation links instead of simply upping the prices of fuel. I live in Ireland and one of the things they do to try and reduce car use is to make fuel more expensive. Yet there is often no viable public transportation in place for people. So they wonder why people drive when a 15 min commute in a car, takes over an hour by public transport. So it just prices people out of car ownership and decreases quality of life.
Higher gas prices would certainly make people rethink driving these enormous ridiculous SUVs and driving at 85 miles an hour.
red zones 🥩 🙌
Look, when you're our age and have a lot of money, living longer is a big priority!
I don't know what the insides look like but he looks a lot older than 64
This guy is dumping all meat as processed food. People in bluezones ate plenty of fresh fish and meat. Agree with the rest of his ideas about purpose, social life and movement.
A sux pack a day? Got it
How old is this guy? He looks RUFF.
64
Very correlation driven. Not causation driven analysis.
Plant-based diet?
No.
Not at all, control of insulin, boost of ATP meat is the key
It's too bad that the average Americans don't choose to watch educational videos likes this, they rather watch mindless videos on TikTok.
All the diet advice here is association. Cant take anyone seriously who still thinks ( non processed) meat = bad.
The plant-based advice is really half-baked. Better advice is to get your metabolism in order, manage insulin and prioritize protein and muscle as you age. Everything health-wise (including cognitively) largely rests on your ability to use and store energy.
There are numerous large-scale nutrition studies (like the China Study) that provide enormous evidence for the benefits of a plant-based diet. Importantly, it's also a diet that is sustainable for the planet and has a high rate of people being able to stick to it, unlike many fad diets.
10,000% agree. More protein and healthy fat. And of course reduce to eliminate processed food. Which is inherent in your comment. Japanese and Mediterranean eat meat, just no or not a lot of processed foods. Processed food and lack of movement are the main enemies here.
Japanese and Med of course do eat meat, but not so much and their protein sources are varied with a lot from plants.
@@johnyjsl9219 Japanese eat meat daily. I’ve lived in Tokyo. lol And yes Med is meat in moderation. The point is vegans try to get you to beleive ZERO meat consumption is best and it’s just not true.
The American human population requires diverse macronutrients including animal sources of protein. It's metabolism and high quality sources of macronutrients. Plant based sources of protein do not contain the full spectrum of sulphur as souls are depleted.
Meat is bad for you? Hot take
Plant Based Diet..
His crib looks nice