Want a long and healthy life? In this episode, we explore whether a whole food plant based diet can impact one's longevity with The Plant Forward Nutritionist, Hannah Van Ark. We also discuss how much protein we really need, and how to “safely” introduce more beans into the diet. Plus, Hannah shares her recipe for delicious fudgy libido-boosting black bean brownies that you won't want to miss. Tune in for an informative and tasty episode! In this episode you’ll hear: 5:40 – Hannah’s educational & professional background 8:45 – What do longevity studies suggest for living healthier longer? 10:40 – Blue Zones longevity hotspots 12:40 – How much protein do we need? 15:00 – Soluble fiber 16:10 – The benefits of beans and how to introduce them into your diet 18:10 – Roadblocks to eating a plant based diet 20:50 – Will plant foods increase my grocery bill? 23:10 – Can canned beans be frozen? 24:00 – Plant forward meal planning 27:00 – Black Bean Brownie Recipe As referenced in the episode: Hannah’s free Meal Planning Guide https://www.theplantforwardnutritionist.com/freeguideSubscribe for Four Sigmatic products and save 30% with discount code AFN.Subscribe to Doctors+ Premium Episodes on Apple Podcasts.Difference Between Plant Based and Vegan: Our Guests Respond, Plant Based Diet episodeCan Hormones Be Balanced Through Food?, Plant Based Diet episodeYouTube brownie video