No one wants to get old! That implies lethargy, a lack of social life, weight gain, wrinkled skin and that’s just the beginning! What if there’s a difference between aging and getting old? Today’s episode of Salad WIth a SIde of Fries is all about longevity. Everyone will inevitably experience aging, but there are ways we can slow it down, do it well and maintain energy and vitality. Join us as Jenn discusses the biggest factors that contribute to aging, how you can assess your overall aging, and different practices to help you find true longevity. It is never too late and it is never too early to start, so listen now! IN THIS EPISODE: [10:00] We discuss the biggest factors that contribute to aging.   [20:09] Here are a few assessment tools people can use to assess how well they are aging.  [28:23] Jenn shares her Longevity Equation, a new pyramid people can use to age well.  [43:04] Detoxification is crucial for aging well, and here’s why.  [46:36] Building purposeful habits to incorporate proactive health practices into your daily routine can help you age well.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: The biggest factors that contribute to aging are sleep, stress, body composition, activity, and smoking.  Our nutrient requirements increase with age while our caloric needs decrease.  As we get older, it gets harder to get up again after long periods of being stationary.   RESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries  Jenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram QUOTES: “Starting around age 30, we lose 3-5% of our muscle mass each decade.” Jenn Trepeck“Heart Health and stress reduction are sexual health.” Jenn Trepeck“Start now.  It is never too late and it is never too early to build healthy habits.”  Jenn Trepeck