Hello, What if some popular fasting advice is actually doing more harm than good? Can food really trigger stem cell regeneration and help protect against chronic disease? And what does real longevity science say about protein, legumes, and everyday eating? In this episode, Dr. Valter Longo breaks down what decades of aging research actually shows. He shares his unlikely journey from music student to one of the world’s leading longevity scientists, explains how early yeast studies led to dramatic lifespan discoveries, and walks through the science behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet. Dr. Valter Longo is the Director of the Longevity Institute at USC and one of the most respected researchers in aging science. His work spans genetics, metabolism, cancer biology, and nutrition, and his Fasting Mimicking Diet has been tested in randomized clinical trials showing improvements in markers of aging and chronic disease. He is also the bestselling author of The Longevity Diet and donates all proceeds from his books to research and public health initiatives. Do you want to live longer and healthier without extreme rules? Listen in for evidence-based guidance you can apply in the real world today: | 
