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.

Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Click HERE to book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 


Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward.

👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call