Living longer is one thing. Staying healthy enough to enjoy those extra years is another. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Dr. Joan Salge Blake, a registered dietitian, Boston University nutrition professor and nationally recognized expert on nutrition and wellness, to explore how what we eat can influence our health and quality of life as we age.

In their conversation, Derek and Dr. Blake discuss how nutritional needs change with age, why frozen and canned foods deserve more credit and how to separate sound nutrition advice from the latest food fads. They also explore the Mediterranean approach to healthy living and why enjoying meals with others may be just as important as what’s on the plate.