Dr Alan Desmond

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206 appearances 2 recordings 1 series first heard Jul 2026 last heard 5 Jul

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Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna · What your doctor isn’t telling you about food · 5 Jul 2026 podcast

Fiber is the nutrient, fiber is the supplement.

You're absolutely right.

So as a gastroenterologist, I'm a huge fan of fiber.

And uh we recommend that people get at least 30 grams of dietary fiber per day.

The optimal intake is probably closer to 50 grams of dietary fiber per day.

But right now, Claire, most people, 95% of people.

Aren't even getting close to the minimum of 30 grams per day.

And this is really, really important.

You know, there is, I have a chapter in the book which is called Food is the Ultimate Longevity Hack.

And it's absolutely true.

I mean, people look at the online space, and you know, in the book I refer to this as the infodemic.

Um, there's so much information on that.

About health and well-being and longevity.

There's so many influencers out there who are giving difficult and confusing information and often might contradict themselves on a day-to-day basis.

But if you look like online influencers like Brian Johnson, for example, being the most notable one of these, Brian Johnson is a gentleman who's spending $2 million a year.

Here, um aiming to extend his lifespan to

It's really important to actually look at the evidence about what a healthy diet and lifestyle can do for your health span and your lifespan.

And in fact, we know from many, many studies that people who build their meals from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and healthy fats from plants, but tend to avoid added salt, sugary drinks, red and processed meats, and ultra-processed foods are

Are 80% more likely to reach their 70s aging healthily with good cognitive function, good physical function, good mental mental well-being, and no major chronic illness.

And then when you add a healthy, plant-forward diet to a bunch of other healthy habits like avoiding cigarettes, staying socially connected.

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