Video's & Interviews with Vesanto Melina

The Plant-Based Secrets to Staying Strong as You Age
Discover Vesanto Melina’s plant-based secrets for healthy aging, maintaining muscle, managing weight, and staying strong and independent in your senior years.

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet as You Get Older
All three authors of Plant-Powered Seniors on how nutrition needs change after 50, keeping muscle and bone, brain health, menopause and easy ways to start.
Plant-Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials for All Ages
Can you get enough protein from plants? Dietitian Vesanto Melina explores protein quality, essential nutrients, muscle health, and the environmental benefits of plant foods.

It’s All About Food featuring Brenda Davis, Vesanto Melina, and Dr. Charlyn Black, hosted by Caryn Hartglass
Discover how plant-based nutrition can support healthy aging, prevent chronic disease, and help seniors maintain vitality, independence, and quality of life.

Is Going Vegan Enough? What Plant-Powered Seniors Say with Melina MS, RD & Black MD, ScD
Discover how plant-based nutrition, protein, essential nutrients, exercise, and simple cooking strategies can help seniors stay healthy, strong, and independent.

Plant Powered Seniors: Healthy Aging After 50 with Davis & Melina
Davis and Melina join Steve (The Real Truth About Health) to discuss plant-based nutrition after 50 can support healthy aging muscle strength, brain and bone health, vitality and independence.

Plant Powered Seniors: How to Stay Strong, Sharp, and Independent as You Age
Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina join Rip Esselstyn to talk about their new book, Plant Powered Seniors, and how to stay strong, healthy, and independent with age.

The Plant Based Blueprint for Aging Well with Vesanto Melina
Dr. Stephan Esser (National Health Association) sits down with Vesanto to talk about what she’s learned over three decades of vegan living and nutrition, and why it’s never too late.

CBC Interview: Healthy Eating & Activity on Menopause Mondays
CBC’s BC Today with Michelle Eliot – Menopause Mondays focus on fitness and nutrition, with fitness coach Karina Inkster and registered dietitian Vesanto Melina.

Eating a Healthy Plant-Based Diet. Optimal Nutrition
Achieve optimal nutrition on a plant-based diet. Science-backed guide to key nutrients, balancing meals, and avoiding deficiencies for thriving health.

The Muscle Behind Plant-Powered Protein with Vesanto Melina and Cory Davis
Discover how plant-based protein builds muscle for all ages. Explore amino acids, digestibility, and why legumes outperform meat for health and the planet.

Thriving at 81 on a Low-Fat Plant Based Diet
Explore how to thrive at 81. Learn the science and practical benefits of a low-fat, plant-based diet for vitality, health, disease prevention and longevity.

Secrets to New York City’s Hospital Menus Makeover
Learn the strategies behind NYC’s hospital menu overhaul, adding more plant-based options to improve patient satisfaction and long-term health.

Vesanto Melina on Her Evolution to Veganism and How You Can Be an Activist Starting Today
Explore registered dietition, Vesanto Melina’s evolution to veganism, with evidence-based tips for adopting and advocating for a healthy plant-based lifestyle.

Protein Packed Treats
Enjoy tasty, protein-packed treats! Explore easy, satisfying plant-based recipes designed to fuel your body boost nutrition, and support muscle health.

Plant-Powered Protein: Interview with Vesanto Melina
Host Kathy on Chat & Chew More Plants interviews Vesanto Melina with insights into plant-powered protein: master essential amino acid intake, optimize daily nutrition, and debunk common soy and protein myths for all life stages.

Thriving with Better Nutrition
Unlock vitality with better plant-based nutrition. Learn key science-backed strategies for improved wellness, disease prevention, and longevity.

Deep Dive into Plant Based Protein (and debunking some myths)
Debunk myths on plant-based protein. Explore health benefits, complete amino acid profiles, meal-planning, & practical needs for athletes, children, and seniors

Protein! Plants! Power!
Uncover why plant protein reigns supreme: benefits for health, muscle maintenance, longevity, and sustainability. Learn optimal sources and intake on Switch4Good with Dotsie Bausch, Alexandra Paul, Vesanto Melina & Brenda Davis

Everything You Need to Know About Plant-Based Protein
Registered dietition, Vesanto Melina, debunks protein myths, explains amino acids, and shares simple meal tips for thriving on a plant-based diet.

All About Plant Based Protein (The Allsorts Pod ep 50)
Explore the science of plant-based protein: absorption, daily needs, muscle health and top sources for optimal health on a vegan or vegetarian diet.

Kicking Diabetes – An Interview with Vesanto Melina
Dietitian Vesanto Melina discusses reversing and preventing diabetes with whole-food, plant-based nutrition. Recipes and advice from the Kick Diabetes Cookbook.

Meet all Your Nutrition Needs With Plant-Based Foods
Learn how to meet all your nutritional needs with a whole-food, plant-based diet, including protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy aging tips.

Brazil Sao Paulo – Plant Based Nutrition Getting It Exactly Right
Presentation by Vesanto Melina for Sao Paulo, Brazil on mastering plant-based nutrition and balancing key nutrients to ensure optimal health on a vegan diet.

Vesanto Melina MS RD & Brenda Davis RD Talk About Their History
Discover how leading dietitians Vesanto Melina & Brenda Davis partnered to create transformative, plant-based nutrition resources that shaped healthy living.

Vesanto Melina Speaking on Saving the Environment
Learn how your daily food choices can fight climate change. Dietition & author, Vesanto Melina, shares practical, impactful ways to eat for a healthier planet.

Vesanto Melina Talks About Stargold the Food Fairy, a Children’s Book
Explore “Stargold the Food Fairy,” a charming children’s book presented by dietitian Vesanto Melina, designed to make healthy eating fun for lifelong nutrition.

Iron Deficiency and Plant Based Diets with Vesanto Melina
Achieve adequate plant-based iron intake with strategies from Vesanto. Prevent deficiency, boost absorption, & meet your needs for optimal energy & health.

Vitamin B12 for Vegetarians, Vegans, and Those Over Age 50, Vesanto Melina
Science-backed guide to Vitamin B12 for vegans, vegetarians & those over 50. Learn why it’s critical, with best sources & how to optimize your health.

Amino Acids & Plant Protein, Vesanto Melina, Cooking Vegetarian, Becoming Vegetarian
Vesanto Melina from Nutrispeak debunks plant protein myths, explaining amino acids, protein quality, and how vegan diets meet all essential amino acid needs.
Videos with Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis

The Plant-Based Secrets to Staying Strong as You Age
Discover Vesanto Melina’s plant-based secrets for healthy aging, maintaining muscle, managing weight, and staying strong and independent in your senior years.

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet as You Get Older
All three authors of Plant-Powered Seniors on how nutrition needs change after 50, keeping muscle and bone, brain health, menopause and easy ways to start.
Plant-Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials for All Ages
Can you get enough protein from plants? Dietitian Vesanto Melina explores protein quality, essential nutrients, muscle health, and the environmental benefits of plant foods.

It’s All About Food featuring Brenda Davis, Vesanto Melina, and Dr. Charlyn Black, hosted by Caryn Hartglass
Discover how plant-based nutrition can support healthy aging, prevent chronic disease, and help seniors maintain vitality, independence, and quality of life.

Is Going Vegan Enough? What Plant-Powered Seniors Say with Melina MS, RD & Black MD, ScD
Discover how plant-based nutrition, protein, essential nutrients, exercise, and simple cooking strategies can help seniors stay healthy, strong, and independent.

Plant Powered Seniors: Healthy Aging After 50 with Davis & Melina
Davis and Melina join Steve (The Real Truth About Health) to discuss plant-based nutrition after 50 can support healthy aging muscle strength, brain and bone health, vitality and independence.

Plant Powered Seniors: How to Stay Strong, Sharp, and Independent as You Age
Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina join Rip Esselstyn to talk about their new book, Plant Powered Seniors, and how to stay strong, healthy, and independent with age.

The Plant Based Blueprint for Aging Well with Vesanto Melina
Dr. Stephan Esser (National Health Association) sits down with Vesanto to talk about what she’s learned over three decades of vegan living and nutrition, and why it’s never too late.

CBC Interview: Healthy Eating & Activity on Menopause Mondays
CBC’s BC Today with Michelle Eliot – Menopause Mondays focus on fitness and nutrition, with fitness coach Karina Inkster and registered dietitian Vesanto Melina.

Eating a Healthy Plant-Based Diet. Optimal Nutrition
Achieve optimal nutrition on a plant-based diet. Science-backed guide to key nutrients, balancing meals, and avoiding deficiencies for thriving health.

The Muscle Behind Plant-Powered Protein with Vesanto Melina and Cory Davis
Discover how plant-based protein builds muscle for all ages. Explore amino acids, digestibility, and why legumes outperform meat for health and the planet.

Thriving at 81 on a Low-Fat Plant Based Diet
Explore how to thrive at 81. Learn the science and practical benefits of a low-fat, plant-based diet for vitality, health, disease prevention and longevity.

Secrets to New York City’s Hospital Menus Makeover
Learn the strategies behind NYC’s hospital menu overhaul, adding more plant-based options to improve patient satisfaction and long-term health.

Vesanto Melina on Her Evolution to Veganism and How You Can Be an Activist Starting Today
Explore registered dietition, Vesanto Melina’s evolution to veganism, with evidence-based tips for adopting and advocating for a healthy plant-based lifestyle.

Protein Packed Treats
Enjoy tasty, protein-packed treats! Explore easy, satisfying plant-based recipes designed to fuel your body boost nutrition, and support muscle health.

Plant-Powered Protein: Interview with Vesanto Melina
Host Kathy on Chat & Chew More Plants interviews Vesanto Melina with insights into plant-powered protein: master essential amino acid intake, optimize daily nutrition, and debunk common soy and protein myths for all life stages.

Thriving with Better Nutrition
Unlock vitality with better plant-based nutrition. Learn key science-backed strategies for improved wellness, disease prevention, and longevity.

Deep Dive into Plant Based Protein (and debunking some myths)
Debunk myths on plant-based protein. Explore health benefits, complete amino acid profiles, meal-planning, & practical needs for athletes, children, and seniors

Protein! Plants! Power!
Uncover why plant protein reigns supreme: benefits for health, muscle maintenance, longevity, and sustainability. Learn optimal sources and intake on Switch4Good with Dotsie Bausch, Alexandra Paul, Vesanto Melina & Brenda Davis

Everything You Need to Know About Plant-Based Protein
Registered dietition, Vesanto Melina, debunks protein myths, explains amino acids, and shares simple meal tips for thriving on a plant-based diet.

All About Plant Based Protein (The Allsorts Pod ep 50)
Explore the science of plant-based protein: absorption, daily needs, muscle health and top sources for optimal health on a vegan or vegetarian diet.

Kicking Diabetes – An Interview with Vesanto Melina
Dietitian Vesanto Melina discusses reversing and preventing diabetes with whole-food, plant-based nutrition. Recipes and advice from the Kick Diabetes Cookbook.

Meet all Your Nutrition Needs With Plant-Based Foods
Learn how to meet all your nutritional needs with a whole-food, plant-based diet, including protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy aging tips.

Brazil Sao Paulo – Plant Based Nutrition Getting It Exactly Right
Presentation by Vesanto Melina for Sao Paulo, Brazil on mastering plant-based nutrition and balancing key nutrients to ensure optimal health on a vegan diet.

Vesanto Melina MS RD & Brenda Davis RD Talk About Their History
Discover how leading dietitians Vesanto Melina & Brenda Davis partnered to create transformative, plant-based nutrition resources that shaped healthy living.

Vesanto Melina Speaking on Saving the Environment
Learn how your daily food choices can fight climate change. Dietition & author, Vesanto Melina, shares practical, impactful ways to eat for a healthier planet.

Vesanto Melina Talks About Stargold the Food Fairy, a Children’s Book
Explore “Stargold the Food Fairy,” a charming children’s book presented by dietitian Vesanto Melina, designed to make healthy eating fun for lifelong nutrition.

Iron Deficiency and Plant Based Diets with Vesanto Melina
Achieve adequate plant-based iron intake with strategies from Vesanto. Prevent deficiency, boost absorption, & meet your needs for optimal energy & health.

Vitamin B12 for Vegetarians, Vegans, and Those Over Age 50, Vesanto Melina
Science-backed guide to Vitamin B12 for vegans, vegetarians & those over 50. Learn why it’s critical, with best sources & how to optimize your health.

Amino Acids & Plant Protein, Vesanto Melina, Cooking Vegetarian, Becoming Vegetarian
Vesanto Melina from Nutrispeak debunks plant protein myths, explaining amino acids, protein quality, and how vegan diets meet all essential amino acid needs.