The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

He’s 66, Runs Marathons, and Eats ZERO Cooked Food (Raw Diet Explained) with Axay Shah

Kevin English Episode 420

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What if the biggest reason you feel tired, sluggish, and “older than you should”… has nothing to do with age - and everything to do with what’s on your plate?

In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Axay Shah, a 66-year-old marathon runner who hasn’t eaten cooked food in over 16 years.

Yeah… you read that right.

Axay believes that most of what we’ve been taught about food is flat-out wrong - and that the key to energy, longevity, and disease prevention lies in a raw, plant-based lifestyle.

Now, whether you agree with him or not… this conversation will challenge your thinking.

We dive into:

  • Why he gave up cooked food entirely
  • What actually happens when you switch to raw foods
  • His take on protein (and why he thinks it’s overhyped)
  • What he eats in a typical day
  • And how he’s able to run marathons well into his 60s

 This isn’t about telling you to go 100% raw…

It’s about opening your eyes to what might actually be holding you back. 


What You’ll Learn

  • The real reason Axay ditched cooked food—and never looked back
  • Why he believes most people are low-energy (and it’s NOT aging)
  • The surprising truth about “dead food” vs “living food”
  • His 5 rules for eating (and living) with more energy
  • Why most people are confused about protein—and what actually matters
  • How to think differently about food, fuel, and your body
  • The mindset shift that can change your health in the second half of life

📚 Resources & Links

Book: In Nature We Trust by Axay Shah: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-We-Trust-Manifesto-Longevity/dp/B0GTC25W3Q/

Website: RawFoodist.com

Website: InNatureWeTrust.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawfoodiest/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMjD0Aa8dUQvpaZ2NJhq6A

 

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💬 Final Thought

You don’t have to go raw.

But if this episode made you question what you’re putting in your body…

Good.

That’s where real change starts.

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