069: Healthcare Shake-Up: Rethinking Nutrition's Role in Heart Health with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn

One of the most recognized names in the plant-based movement is Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. (@DrEsselstyn ) In the latest episode of the NHA Health Science Podcast, hosted by Dr. Frank Sabatino, Dr. Esselstyn shares his decades of insights about living heart healthy.

Dr. Esselstyn, a pioneer in cardiovascular health, takes us on a journey through his groundbreaking work. As the director of the Heart Disease Reversal Program at the Cleveland Clinic, he initiated iconic research that laid the foundation for a revolutionary approach to preventing and reversing heart disease.

You'll learn about the plant-based revelation that led Dr. Esselstyn to advocate for a low-fat, whole food, plant-based diet. This was the essence of change through landmark studies that proved the efficacy of this transformative approach. Dr. Esselstyn's career in the #HeartHealthRevolution wasn't without incredible challenges, criticisms, and his own unwavering commitment to empowering individuals for lasting cardiovascular health.

Dr. Esselstyn's wisdom shines as he delves into the heart of the matter, emphasizing the role of endothelium and the empowering choices individuals can make. He also shares about the nutritional literacy revolution and the seismic shift towards comprehensive education on lifestyle choices.

Join in on the journey at www.HealthScience.org/069-Caldwell-Esselstyn  toward a heart-healthy future with #PreventiveCardiology, #HealthyHeart, and #EmpowerHealth. #EsselstynLegacy #NHAHealthSciencePodcast #TransformativeHealth #HeartHealthJourney #LifestyleChoices

[00:00] Introduction.

[02:30]  Far reaching history includes Dr. Esselstyn Sr., JFK’s Medicare, and Lou Gehrig    

[05:00] Dr. Esselstyn becomes disillusioned with breast cancer solutions.  

[06:30] The catalyst for Dr. Esselstyn’s heart health research.  

[09:00] The research project that indicated what was to come.  

[13:35] Dr. Esselstyn is considered an enormous threat to the healthcare cash cow.  

[15:45] The power of nitric oxide in heart health.  

[17:25] Foods that injure the heart and which are heart healthy.  

[21:00] Simple ways to get more nitric oxide.  

[24:30] With food as the foundation, there are several ways up the mountain.  

[27:00]  Educating patients through a virtual training via the Cleveland Clinic.

[30:00] What the NHA means to Dr. Esselstyn and his work.


[31:30] Dr. Esselstyn’s key to living a healthy life into his 90s.