Sustainable & Healthy Ageing with Barbara Bray

Whether you admit it or not, we’re all getting older. But what does that mean for your body and mind? How do you take care of yourself as your needs change? On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we discuss food and nutrition with the multitalented Barbara Bray, a food and sustainability consultant, podcaster and well-deserved recipient of an MBE. Barbara shares her journey through the food industry with us, drawing on her cutting-edge research on food sustainability. We talk about the importance of thinking big when it comes to the issues of the day in food manufacturing, from sustainability to equity to pricing. We then switch to talking about the role that food plays in taking care of ourselves as we age. Barbara answers key questions about nutrition and ageing and sheds light on what you should do to live and age healthily. This is essential listening for anyone who feels like they’re slowing down or that their body is less resilient than it used to be! Share your thoughts about this episode over on our Facebook page and feel free to get in touch with us on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed the episode, recommend it to a friend and subscribe to the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast so that we arrive directly in your podcast feed. Timestamps[1:28] Welcome to today’s guest, Barbara Bray MBE![2:52] Barbara’s amazing career in food[6:13] “You know when it’s the right time to step away”: Barbara’s transition from employee to self-employed[9:24] And where does the MBE come in? Barbara explains her highly significant research[13:08] The importance of systems thinking[15:16] The hurdles you have to overcome in order to eat healthily  [17:53] Our “unconsciously incompetent” attitude towards ageing [20:40] When do you start to age? Barbara unpacks the behaviours that affect how and when you age [26:36] How Barbara’s brand new podcast will help you to live more healthily  [28:55] Do you need to get a blood test to find out if you’re healthy? [31:42] Age-banded food products: Are they necessary or gimmicky?[36:14] Foods that are good for your brain [39:03] The sustainability learning community [42:16] It’s all about the future [44:03] “Don’t lose hope”: Barbara’s message to those working in the food industry[44:51] Where to go to connect with Barbara Links and ResourcesWomen Positively Ageing podcastGrandbars Senior Nutrition BarsHealthy and Sustainable food community on LinkedInBarbara’s website, Alo SolutionsFind out more about this month’s sponsor, Ulrick & Short, here: Ulrick & ShortUlrick & Short on InstagramUlrick & Short on LinkedInUlrick & Short on TwitterYou can follow us here on instagramIf you would like further support with myself, Amy for food industry coaching and facilitation find me here on instagram or LinkedInFor food industry Consulting from Lucy you can find her here on instagram or LinkedInSee you next time!