Hi Chef AJ. lovely video. My husband was diagnosed with heart disease, kidney failure and advanced prostate cancer in 2013. I thought that I was going to loose him. I got the best physician there was, and I put him on a WFPB and he quit smoking, as that shocking diagnosis got him afraid. he reversed his heart problems, his cancer went into remission and a month ago his blood tests revealed that his kidney function has improved from stage 4 to stage 3. The doctor said he is walking miracle, because usually they say that you cannot reverse kidney disease. He turned 83 this year and outlived his parents by 4 years.
Great video. Through my journey I quit eating the foods that I really like, and started eating the foods that liked me. Plant based. And it’s changed my life. {NO OIL}
Chef AJ, I love how you always let your guests speak enough. Many interviewers interrupt all of the time, and also just love to hear themselves speak. You know when people are giving great content that we would want to hear. Thanks, Adele.
Enjoyed this chat! I’ve been wanting to join the SOS gatherings and yet live in the Bay Area that’s over 100 miles each way (in traffic!) and made lots of excuses for not traveling to meet the group….and while watching I realized I should try to find or start my own group here! It’s a lonely venture as only my immediate family eat like us and would love to make friends who see the world as I do. I am retiring tomorrow and this will be my next big adventure!! 65 and been WFPB 6 years…..❤
Wow. "They treat you like mushrooms - they keep you in the dark and cover you with fertilizer" - what a quote by Al! And what a show. Esther and Al both are so inspiring, wonderful people :) such a delight to have them on the show. Thank you all, so very much, enjoyed hearing from them again, and the lovely chat
Out of all the guests I’ve seen on Chef AJ, these two are my absolute favorites!!🥰 So inspiring and adorable and simply good kind beautiful people!🙌🏼❤️
I had heard about this gentleman’s story a few years ago. To me, even at that time it was just amazing. He could not even walk to his mailbox. Look at him now, he could pass for someone in his 50s. What an inspiring story.
@@dancingonhands Testifying about #Drogoco on RUclips is the great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life in all ramification..
Thank-you Chef AJ for such a great interview with Esther & Al. She is very inspirational! I loved hearing about their journeys. One thing I noticed how youthful they look and their skin glows. She shared that she reached her goal by going WFPB. Thanks again for these daily videos and sharing with all of us.
Very inspiring! I feel so blessed meeting these amazing people! I love and appreciate you Chef AJ. I can always count on you for valuable support & encouragement!!
hi Chef AJ I'm 61....have been doing Dr Esselstyns diet for 6years this march and yes....I no longer need glasses either....for both short and long distance....my optometrist & eye specialist couldn't believe it....the only time I need them now is when it's late at night and I'm reading smallest print in my Bible....and that's using the cheap chemist glasses that are close to wearing nothing here in Australia 😆😅🥰....I wore multifocals before that
Hello. I started my WFPB journey 3 years ago at age 68 and never felt better. Lost 20 pounds effortlessly, they just came off without portion control, calorie control, willpower.....SOS does work. Thank you for your videos and books enabling me to continue my energetic journey without looking back. Michele
What a dynamic duo, so bright! Al reminds me a lot of Dr McDougall! Much respect and kudos for being open to life change at this stage of the game when everyone says it's "impossible"! And why oh why does everybody resort to FaceBook for groups, just not a fan, I find their business practices despicable!
@@meman6964 I know what you mean...but she seems to handle it with such grace and patience. Sometimes it is a generational "thing" , but I honestly don't think he is doing it to be disrespectful...sometimes we get into poor communication habits that last a lifetime. It would take a consciousness recognition to realize he is even doing it.
For me, it was being diagnosed with Stage 3A CKD. Within a few months, my eGFR went from 45 to 77 and Creatinine went from 1.76 to 1.15 by eating WFPB SOS-free!!
Thanks so much for another wonderful interview. I live in Australia and just received John's book today, The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss :)
You rock, Karen! Hundreds of thousand angels are cheering for you! Keeping it simple and listening to all the amazing people and doctors that Chef AJ interviews helps to keep me confident in the changes I’ve made in my food choices as well as motivated to continue on track. Here’s to all of us making the biggest change that matters in all areas of life! 💕👍💕
They radiate joy, beauty and aliveness and a wonderfull way og staying alive even in Old age - (and by the way when I was 12 years Old I was very aware og the ways grown up moved and I Admired when I saw a women ( only in her forties) with 3. children moving with ease like a “Cat” )🍀💚🐸🐸😺
Chef AJ....this was excellent.....I have enjoyed all of this....been glued to the tv.....when I first saw the couple I thought it was the McDoug;all's !! Loved hearing their story.....
Love you guy's testimony. Common sense approach. I just got back from a cruise, the Virgin Islands and all I ate was fruits and vegetables and water. So, one can be a successful cruiser as a Nutritarian. First time ever seen you guys. God bless you both. Unless Aj said it, I would have thought you both were a married couple.
I am WFPB and I went cold Turkey. But the one thing I haven’t eliminated completely is oil (olive oil is my WEAKNESS 🥴) and salt (which is horrendous for my bp). I’ve decreased how much I use with the oil but the salt isn’t where I want it to be. I could do better. I’m trying to do better for myself by cutting down and then eliminating it completely. I would t have been able to be where I am if I didn’t have platforms like this to help me with my journey. Thanks so much! ❤
I don’t know much about Parkinson’s but I imagine that making this change can ONLY improve the brain and body’s ability to thrive…If your hubby is open to making the change, go for it! Find a doctor, like a Dr McDougal, who can oversee your progress. You and your husband are in our thoughts and prayers! We are cheering for you!!
Likewise, my distant eyesight is now 20/20. No glasses other than reading glasses. I had also been juicing carrots and spinach. I am plant based whole food for a long time. Great to not need glasses for driving.
Amazing interview! I didn't know of either of them until I saw, yesterday, your post Chef AJ about Esther's gift to you. Now of course, 2 of my favorite people . To change your life so dramatically at an "advanced" age is exactly what I need to hear. I'm having a hard time as I approach my one year anniversary of finding you, I really needed this!
I would like to encourage Esther regarding your thyroid - have you considered taking iodine supplements - this is what our bodies are lacking and shows up in our thyroid. I sadly had thyroid cancer and had my thyroid removed before learning the truth - our body needs iodine - it’s imperative for our thyroid. I would encourage you to research and look further into so that you won’t need any more pharma - I’ve been able to reduce mine with supplements, but because I don’t have a thyroid, I may end up being on the pharma for life - although it is my journey to eliminate all pharma and use only natural supplements for my heath. Shalom and blessings.
Thanks for sharing! What kind of iodine do you use? Although I’m disappointed that I “caved”by filling a prescription for levothyroxine a few months ago my t4 was really high and I let myself get scarred. At first I didn’t take the numbers to heart because I never felt symptoms. Then I developed a nodule on my thyroid….before taking the prescription I did a water fast at the TrueNorth Health Center and changed my lifestyle to WFPB + SOS free. Someone told me about iodine but I didn’t feel confident with how to take it or what kind to buy. I’m grateful for any helpful info you feel comfortable sharing. 💕🙏💕
I have a supportive husband and kids, but they're all skinny and eat the bacon, donuts, etc., despite what I say. Really hard to not have bad food in the house 😥.
I love Dr Doug Lisle and Dr Jen Howk’s great website “esteem dynamics” At some point I started to FEEL so alive and good in my body that I truly don’t care how wrinkled I look….(I am gracefully surrendering things of youth!) …so when my family members have stuff to say (and family are the best when it comes to knowing how to push those “buttons”) I can hear their words but not react…they usually roll right off & don’t penetrate because I can FEEL the results of my choices. Even when I’ve gotten colds, or flu symptoms, and hear their voices saying “you’re wasting away …have some chicken soup” I KNOW my body has been divinely designed with intelligence and I choose to nourish it with food that IS divinely designed to support it, so I confidently and gratefully allow my body do its thing while I watch & listen to all the helpful positive people on Chef AJ’s channel! We are not alone in our WFPB choices! We are not even on the first wave! This wisdom has been around for centuries! We now have the ability to share and connect in a way that wasn’t ever available! I’m so grateful!
He said his surgery made him feel so bad that it felt like his exes beat him and threw him down stairs. Just being funny. And u know, everything is blamed on exes. Or in-laws 😆
Hi Chef AJ. lovely video. My husband was diagnosed with heart disease, kidney failure and advanced prostate cancer in 2013. I thought that I was going to loose him. I got the best physician there was, and I put him on a WFPB and he quit smoking, as that shocking diagnosis got him afraid. he reversed his heart problems, his cancer went into remission and a month ago his blood tests revealed that his kidney function has improved from stage 4 to stage 3. The doctor said he is walking miracle, because usually they say that you cannot reverse kidney disease. He turned 83 this year and outlived his parents by 4 years.
Great video. Through my journey I quit eating the foods that I really like, and started eating the foods that liked me. Plant based. And it’s changed my life. {NO OIL}
You've done a great work in my life #Drogoco you herbal medicine have really done a lot in my life that's why I will always give thanks to you doc
Chef AJ, I love how you always let your guests speak enough. Many interviewers interrupt all of the time, and also just love to hear themselves speak. You know when people are giving great content that we would want to hear.
Thanks, Adele.
Enjoyed this chat! I’ve been wanting to join the SOS gatherings and yet live in the Bay Area that’s over 100 miles each way (in traffic!) and made lots of excuses for not traveling to meet the group….and while watching I realized I should try to find or start my own group here! It’s a lonely venture as only my immediate family eat like us and would love to make friends who see the world as I do. I am retiring tomorrow and this will be my next big adventure!! 65 and been WFPB 6 years…..❤
Wow. "They treat you like mushrooms - they keep you in the dark and cover you with fertilizer" - what a quote by Al! And what a show. Esther and Al both are so inspiring, wonderful people :) such a delight to have them on the show. Thank you all, so very much, enjoyed hearing from them again, and the lovely chat
I just turned 70 and these two so inspire me to do better! Thank you A.J. for having them on.😍
You are so welcome!
Out of all the guests I’ve seen on Chef AJ, these two are my absolute favorites!!🥰 So inspiring and adorable and simply good kind beautiful people!🙌🏼❤️
I had heard about this gentleman’s story a few years ago. To me, even at that time it was just amazing. He could not even walk to his mailbox. Look at him now, he could pass for someone in his 50s. What an inspiring story.
@@mikefixac Yes, I like how he says the body can heal EVERYTHING if you just give it what it needs.🙌🏼
@@dancingonhands Testifying about #Drogoco on RUclips is the great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life in all ramification..
Our bodies do want to heal... It's so wonderful to hear these two guys stories!!!!
Testifying about #Drogoco on RUclips is the great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life in all ramification..
Testifying about #Drogoco on RUclips is the great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life in all ramification..
It doesn't have to be perfect, just real! That's a great quote Esther!
Thank-you Chef AJ for such a great interview with Esther & Al. She is very inspirational! I loved hearing about their journeys. One thing I noticed how youthful they look and their skin glows. She shared that she reached her goal by going WFPB. Thanks again for these daily videos and sharing with all of us.
Very inspiring! I feel so blessed meeting these amazing people!
I love and appreciate you Chef AJ. I can always count on you for valuable support & encouragement!!
I’m just seeing this interview & I’m so thankful I found it! I adore these two .. thank you, Chef AJ for this interview!
hi Chef AJ
I'm 61....have been doing Dr Esselstyns diet for 6years this march and yes....I no longer need glasses either....for both short and long distance....my optometrist & eye specialist couldn't believe it....the only time I need them now is when it's late at night and I'm reading smallest print in my Bible....and that's using the cheap chemist glasses that are close to wearing nothing here in Australia 😆😅🥰....I wore multifocals before that
Wow! Thanks for sharing! This is inspiring!
The food of God makes miracles everywhere 😊
Wfpb = first food given by God to Adam and Eva
Hello. I started my WFPB journey 3 years ago at age 68 and never felt better. Lost 20 pounds effortlessly, they just came off without portion control, calorie control, willpower.....SOS does work. Thank you for your videos and books enabling me to continue my energetic journey without looking back. Michele
What a interview! Love them both! Thank you Chef AJ for all you do!
“These vegetables are wonderful just as they’re grown! I don’t want to hurt their feelings”. Love it!
These two are so wise….I admire their philosophy and self care skills
It’s so frustrating living with my sister who keeps sugar, fat and junk food in the house
Testifying about #Drogoco on RUclips is the great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life in all ramification..
What a dynamic duo, so bright! Al reminds me a lot of Dr McDougall! Much respect and kudos for being open to life change at this stage of the game when everyone says it's "impossible"! And why oh why does everybody resort to FaceBook for groups, just not a fan, I find their business practices despicable!
Yes! Ok if people meet there but then move to other, better and safe places to chat, share and do business!!
My eyesight improved from going plant based too. Not perfect, but my prescription went way down.
mine was like that but kept improving over the 6 years (so far) so uou may be pleasantly surprised
So did mine! An unexpected surprise!
I love these folks...so wise and compassionate. They are truly inspiring ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
(When ever I feel discouraged or down I play this video...)
It's aggravating how he interrupts nearly every time she speaks!! Generation of male dominance, be still and let her finish!!!
@@meman6964 I know what you mean...but she seems to handle it with such grace and patience. Sometimes it is a generational "thing" , but I honestly don't think he is doing it to be disrespectful...sometimes we get into poor communication habits that last a lifetime. It would take a consciousness recognition to realize he is even doing it.
@@meman6964 Actually, I like their repartee. It’s like they’re having a conversation and we get to listen in.😉❤️
Individually they are wonderful!
Together they are magnificent! I love the way they interact. It's such a nice way to present information.
Couldn't agree more!
This was an amazing show/interview. They are so inspiring! ❤️
Testifying about #Drogoco on RUclips is the great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life in all ramification..
Absolutely loved this interview.. you are brilliant!💚💚💚
Absolutely inspiring, frank and delightful duo!!!
For me, it was being diagnosed with Stage 3A CKD. Within a few months, my eGFR went from 45 to 77 and Creatinine went from 1.76 to 1.15 by eating WFPB SOS-free!!
Thank you all the time you spend on these videos.
My pleasure!
Thank you Jane I will try this tomorrow. Bea
They are amazing wow!
Wonderful testimonies🌱🌱
I really enjoyed this show!
This is so inspiring!!! Thank you for sharing!! ❤
I love hearing your story over and over Ester My inspiration ❤. (Shyama Manjari)
AJ, from potatoes to donuts….was hilarious 😂
yes and you STILL got it the wrong way round Chef AJ...man that made me laugh....😅😍 live you Chef AJ
These two wonderful people are so inspiring and so beautiful!
We agree!
Thank you AJ, great guests Al has come through a lot, and he has a future now. I can relate to both your guests. Bea
Thanks for listening
Thanks so much for another wonderful interview. I live in Australia and just received John's book today, The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss :)
You rock, Karen! Hundreds of thousand angels are cheering for you! Keeping it simple and listening to all the amazing people and doctors that Chef AJ interviews helps to keep me confident in the changes I’ve made in my food choices as well as motivated to continue on track.
Here’s to all of us making the biggest change that matters in all areas of life!
💕👍💕
These two are so very inpiring!! Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
Boy, they sure are "kindred spirits" - you can tell they bonded over the improvements in their lifestyles, via WFPB.
Great show! Amazing couple! Thank you for sharing!
my vision did not change but I notice my eyes are not so tired
A great interview AJ, such lovely real people. I am sure they will be an inspiration to many. Much love from Spain ❤️
Testifying about #Drogoco on RUclips is the great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life in all ramification..
Testifying about #Drogoco on RUclips is the great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life in all ramification..
Testifying about #Drogoco on RUclips is the great joy I have ever had in a while because this man transformed my life in all ramification..
Beautiful interview
Watched on TV you tube. Enjoyed every minute!
Looked then up on FB and website.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed meeting these two. Great advice.
Glad you enjoyed it!
They radiate joy, beauty and aliveness and a wonderfull way og staying alive even in Old age - (and by the way when I was 12 years Old I was very aware og the ways grown up moved and I Admired when I saw a women ( only in her forties) with 3. children moving with ease like a “Cat” )🍀💚🐸🐸😺
What an inspirational couple!! Thank you for having them on again!
Our pleasure!
I have been married for 39 years and vegan for over 9 years, and my spouse isn't vegan. It is sometimes very hard not to be tempted.
Chef AJ....this was excellent.....I have enjoyed all of this....been glued to the tv.....when I first saw the couple I thought it was the McDoug;all's !!
Loved hearing their story.....
awesome people, they are really with it
"From Potatoes to Donuts", AJ, you're too funny. I'd love the link to your first interview with them.
Love those two!
This was fabulous!
Keep up the great work.
Wonderful folks! Inspiring stories!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love these two, so inspiring! 💜💜
Love you guy's testimony. Common sense approach. I just got back from a cruise, the Virgin Islands and all I ate was fruits and vegetables and water. So, one can be a successful cruiser as a Nutritarian. First time ever seen you guys. God bless you both. Unless Aj said it, I would have thought you both were a married couple.
Wow what a great interview & personality 🙏💞🙌
I am WFPB and I went cold Turkey. But the one thing I haven’t eliminated completely is oil (olive oil is my WEAKNESS 🥴) and salt (which is horrendous for my bp). I’ve decreased how much I use with the oil but the salt isn’t where I want it to be. I could do better. I’m trying to do better for myself by cutting down and then eliminating it completely. I would t have been able to be where I am if I didn’t have platforms like this to help me with my journey. Thanks so much! ❤
Loved this interview, especially Esther, I just wished that Al didn’t interrupt her so much 😂😂. Both were an inspiration though. Thank you chef AJ
She looks great!!!
Heroes
What a cute couple! Thanks you for sharing! My husband has bdeen diagnosed with Par,insons disease. Im hoping this will help.
I don’t know much about Parkinson’s but I imagine that making this change can ONLY improve the brain and body’s ability to thrive…If your hubby is open to making the change, go for it!
Find a doctor, like a Dr McDougal, who can oversee your progress.
You and your husband are in our thoughts and prayers! We are cheering for you!!
Likewise, my distant eyesight is now 20/20. No glasses other than reading glasses. I had also been juicing carrots and spinach. I am plant based whole food for a long time. Great to not need glasses for driving.
What was your eyesight before and how long did it take to change? What all do you eat in a day?
Amazing interview! I didn't know of either of them until I saw, yesterday, your post Chef AJ about Esther's gift to you. Now of course, 2 of my favorite people . To change your life so dramatically at an "advanced" age is exactly what I need to hear. I'm having a hard time as I approach my one year anniversary of finding you, I really needed this!
What a nice couple. So nice to have a partner whose on the same page.
I love them!
Hi AJ
Can you do a show with Barbara O’Neill please ???
Thank you so much and I love your show ♥️
Inspirational ❤❤
I would like to encourage Esther regarding your thyroid - have you considered taking iodine supplements - this is what our bodies are lacking and shows up in our thyroid. I sadly had thyroid cancer and had my thyroid removed before learning the truth - our body needs iodine - it’s imperative for our thyroid. I would encourage you to research and look further into so that you won’t need any more pharma - I’ve been able to reduce mine with supplements, but because I don’t have a thyroid, I may end up being on the pharma for life - although it is my journey to eliminate all pharma and use only natural supplements for my heath.
Shalom and blessings.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for sharing! What kind of iodine do you use? Although I’m disappointed that I “caved”by filling a prescription for levothyroxine a few months ago my t4 was really high and I let myself get scarred. At first I didn’t take the numbers to heart because I never felt symptoms. Then I developed a nodule on my thyroid….before taking the prescription I did a water fast at the TrueNorth Health Center and changed my lifestyle to WFPB + SOS free.
Someone told me about iodine but I didn’t feel confident with how to take it or what kind to buy. I’m grateful for any helpful info you feel comfortable sharing.
💕🙏💕
Great show Aj. I need that hat AJ where is it from?
I ordered the book on Amazon. They have a $4.50 coupon.
Fabulous interview! They are so inspiring! 😊
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I have a supportive husband and kids, but they're all skinny and eat the bacon, donuts, etc., despite what I say. Really hard to not have bad food in the house 😥.
Where do we get chef AJ’s calorie density chart ?
What do they eat??)
There soooooo darling ❤
What is the name of your January conference?
www.chefaj.com/shop
My mom in-law just tells me my face is ugly now that i'm skinnier and shoulldn't lose more weight (my bmi 24.4).
Oh my dear mother in law felt the same way but don’t let that stop you. I am happier with loose skin than fat.
I love Dr Doug Lisle and Dr Jen Howk’s great website “esteem dynamics”
At some point I started to FEEL so alive and good in my body that I truly don’t care how wrinkled I look….(I am gracefully surrendering things of youth!) …so when my family members have stuff to say (and family are the best when it comes to knowing how to push those “buttons”) I can hear their words but not react…they usually roll right off & don’t penetrate because I can FEEL the results of my choices.
Even when I’ve gotten colds, or flu symptoms, and hear their voices saying “you’re wasting away …have some chicken soup” I KNOW my body has been divinely designed with intelligence and I choose to nourish it with food that IS divinely designed to support it, so I confidently and gratefully allow my body do its thing while I watch & listen to all the helpful positive people on Chef AJ’s channel!
We are not alone in our WFPB choices! We are not even on the first wave! This wisdom has been around for centuries! We now have the ability to share and connect in a way that wasn’t ever available!
I’m so grateful!
He kind of looks like my grand daddy (pawpaw)
The body is amazing! Did he say that his ex-wives pushed him down the stairs??? Can someone give their research findings on good fat of avocados?
He said his surgery made him feel so bad that it felt like his exes beat him and threw him down stairs. Just being funny. And u know, everything is blamed on exes. Or in-laws 😆
@@JS-rb8tm thank you for clearing that up for me.🙂
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Gorgeous inspirational couple ❤️🥰❤️
Hi I love this people what it inspirational interview ,
I live very close from all of you
How can I attend to yours and their conference/get together?
www.chefaj.com/shop
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Anyone know his email?
Thanks 🙏
Ben and Esther Loveridge E Mail: benoresther@sbcglobal.net
Regarding Covid, did they abstain from public gatherings during its peaks over the years?
They lived their lives