Episode 45: Thriving at 70+ years (from menopause to weightlifting) with Jane Thurnell-Read
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In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by Jane Thurnell-Read.
Jane is an independent author & blogger with more than 10 published books and a blog that aims to provide scientific information about health and wellness to the public. Jane is in her seventies and loves inspiring others, especially as it relates to achieving good health and happiness regardless of your age. She has been vegan for 7 years and vegetarian for over 40 years before that, and regularly goes to the gym and enjoys lifting weights. She posts gym videos on Instagram to encourage other older people. However, it wasn’t always like this. Earlier in life, Jane shares she hated exercise and her diet was half a bottle of scotch, 40 cigarettes, chocolate, toast and orange juice. Now she is a passionate vegan and committed to staying healthy and strong as she gets older.
In this episode we discuss:
- Menopause & symptom reduction
- Weight loss/management strategies
- Staying healthy as we age
- Exercising / deadlifting
- Misconceptions about health in older age
- Role models
Episode Resources:
Menopause knowledge article
Menopause symptom management article
Impact of exercise on menopause symptoms article
Weight management in midlife for women article
Harvard Medical School - Menopause Symptoms
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Health and Soul Fitness
Jane´s Books
Jane Thurnell-Read´s Socials:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Plant-Based Canada’s Socials:
Instagram
Facebook
Website
This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD.
Correction: Please note the quote from the Harvard Medical School should refer to 40,000 meals and not the 4,000 meals that was said in this episode. Thanks for your understanding!
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