PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Ep 1: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr and an Intro to Joe Inga

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Apr 2, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Joe's Health Journey

  • Joe Inga, a firefighter, battled addiction and had high cholesterol.
  • Inspired by "Forks Over Knives", he adopted a plant-based diet with impressive results, despite finding it challenging to maintain.
INSIGHT

Dietary Impact on Disease

  • Dr. Esselstyn's disillusionment with breast cancer treatment led him to explore dietary influences.
  • He observed significantly lower breast cancer and heart disease rates in cultures consuming plant-based diets.
ANECDOTE

Esselstyn's Turning Point

  • Dr. Esselstyn's "aha" moment came during a conference in 1984, prompted by his wife's family history of breast cancer.
  • This led to a personal commitment to a plant-based diet before starting his research.
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