Tag: Dr caldwell esselstyn

According to the World Health Organization, at least 400 grams of fruit and vegetables per day reduces the risk of non-communicable diseases. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, a prominent advocate for a whole-food, plant-based diet, takes this concept much further, specifically encouraging his patients to consume multiple servings of leafy greens throughout the day.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the Western world, and according to Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, a former surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, the key to its reversal lies in a whole-food, plant-based diet with zero added oil. The controversial yet highly specific 'no oil' mandate is central to his program, leaving many to question: **Is oil healthy Dr. Esselstyn**?