Today our guest is Sandra Woodruff, registered dietitian and co-author of "Dr. Vlassara’s AGE-less Diet: How a Chemical in the Foods We Eat Promotes Disease, Obesity, and Aging and the Steps We Can Take to Stop It." Dr. Benzinger sits down with Sandra to discuss the AGE-less diet and why it is useful for fending off disease, obesity, and aging. Some topics covered include:
· What does AGE stand for?
· Why are cooking methods like stewing, braising, and steaming generally healthier?
· Which kinds of fats are more likely to form AGEs?
· Are there any popular diets that follow the AGE-less cooking guidelines?
· What kinds of kitchen tools are needed for AGE-less cooking?
You can purchase Dr. Vlassara’s AGE-less Diet: How a Chemical in the Foods We Eat Promotes Disease, Obesity, and Aging and the Steps We Can Take to Stop It on amazon.com and at squareonepublishers.com.
