I'm 22 and dropped out of college last year after surviving a suicide attempt due to inflammation-related, mental health issues even though I had, just six weeks prior, decided to cut out starchy carbs completely from my already low carb, omnivore diet. (Big mistake, I know.) Now I'm on day five as a whole-food, plant-based vegan and broke down crying today because I feel calm for the first time ever! No anxiety or raging obsessive-compulsive thought spirals, just... calm. Fingers crossed but I hope this eating lifestyle is here to stay. Y'all are beautiful souls and keep up the amazing content!! ❤❤❤
My dear, I hope you are doing plenty better and thriving! Please seek out help if you ever have to deal with such thoughts again and please know you are never alone. Lots of love from an internet friend.
Curious about your clots and what he told you ... I also had clots, PEs in both lungs and looks like I may have an autoimmune condition called APS. Thanks!
I bought Caldwell's book. What a logical advanced-thinking human being. If modern medicine embraced his ideology there would hardly be any disease in our western culture. The problem is the pharmaceutical industry would collapse and many surgeons would be out of work.
My wife, and I purchase our organic oats 50 lbs at a time. Amazing how fast the two of us go through that much. We eat our oats raw with fruit, flack seeds and just use water as milk. 26 years whole plant based vegans. It is a great lifestyle. So happy to see your videos helping others by setting an example.
I had never even considered dry rolled oats as the basic ingredient for a bfreakfadt bowl.. I was brainwashed by the cooking instructions on the bags! Thanks so much Dr.Essestyn.
Patricia Lumpkin Only Rip and Dr Esselstyn’s age are public. If Rip is oldest at 57 and Ann was about 25 when he was born then she’s maybe late 70s to early 80s. She obv prefers to not publicize it and I respect that. Her dad and paternal grandpa were both famous surgeons and the later helped found the Cleveland Clinic. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Crile_Jr.
😆🤣😂 Jane sneaks in the rest of the flax seed (and raisins) when the good doc’s attention is elsewhere. What a hoot. Just noticed Dr E is a lefty. I love this family! ❤️❤️👍👍
I've been eating cold oats soaked for a few hours while I sleep. I'm on medications and my intestines are backed up and for the past few days I've been productive. Go me!, I never thought I'd like cold oatmeal but I put blueberries and pineapple and cinnamon and chia seeds in it. I even like Almond milk in mine, and I honestly thought I'd not like it either! I'm so thankful for your videos and Dr. Mcdougall and the others who promote plant based food. God bless you all!
Thanks to Dr. Esselstyn and Dr. Mcdougall, my partner and I have revolutionized the way we eat 9 years ago. My partner has significantly reduced the symptoms of her chronic illness thanks to whole foods plant-based diet... We'll be enormously thankful to these two wonderful doctors for the rest of our lives.
Jane, your father is one of the most charming and sweetest evangelists of health and nutrition in the entire world. Thank you so much for being such a good daughter and sharing this video with us!
Could just be genetics. Look at how long Kirk Douglas lived. Even Carl Reiner is alive and alert. George Burns also. Wondering what their diet was like as adults. Surely they are healthier than poor people.
Yes, I think genetics plays a major part that would be correct. But Ive been dealing with elderly people all my life and it is rare to see a man of this age and height with such great posture, and mental sharpness... that is what struck me. Obviously he was an olympic rower so he has good genes and probably had a healthy and active lifestyle. I believe Dr. E father died of heart related issues in his 60's? I'm not 100 percent on this one, but if its true, its good news for all of those with poor genetics!
Thank you so much for your excellent book and recipes. Five years ago at my lowest point having just suffered from a heart attack, you completely changed my life by changing me into an oil free vegan and for that I deeply appreciative. Since then no health problems at all. Thankyou again.
Got this out of your original book! It’s my daily breakfast. I’m 64 and had a CVA ( stroke ) 7 weeks ago. Working on the heart and brain health. Any comments or encouragement is appreciated! Pedro
I love Dr. E. I swear I would sit and listen to him recite the ABCs. His voice is so beautiful....but his knowledge filled messages have made my life better. Every day, every day, every day I do everything he taught me. Thanks, Dr. E. But...I wish I had the problem of losing too much weight. I guess that's the difference between a 4' 11" woman and a 6' something man.
Love this family!! “Forks Over Knives” turned our lives around! I have oats every day for breakfast - I make up enough for 4 days and store in a Mason jar in the fridge - banana, lemon juice, a few dates and some water in the blender, added to rolled oats, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, ground cinnamon and cardamom, and frozen blueberries. I top it off with some delicious, home-made, sugar- and fat-free granola. Utterly, utterly delicious! Also on my breakfast tray is home-made soya yoghurt made from home-made soya milk and half a grapefruit. Our doctor told my hubby to go to a slimming club, just before the lockdown (they then met via Zoom). He was stuck at home with me and had no choice but to eat what I gave him and nothing else. Whole-food plant-based, the weight started to fall, not by following the slimming club recommendations. The leader of the group wants a weekly summary of what he eats and I send it to her - she often asks me for recipes!!! Two or three months ago my hubby complained of severe muscle pains and I said I was sure it was the statins he was on. He came off them, and told the doctor. The doctor said to come in in a few weeks and get a blood test. His cholesterol and BP have plummeted to normal and the doctor was amazed, saying his results were like those of a different patient, and that he now had the body of a 30 year old (he is 71)! He told him that because of his family history he ought to be on statins but he didn’t actually need them, and he was happy for him to stop. Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes runs riot in his family - both parents and sister died from heart attacks and strokes (sister in 50s), older brother had triple bypass surgery 5 years ago and is now seriously ill again with heart disease, twin brother going downhill rapidly with vascular dementia and years of history of undiagnosed bowel problems. The whole family is/was morbidly obese. My hubby is by far the healthiest of the bunch. Many years ago when I first met him, and when I knew nothing about nutrition, I was horrified at the vast quantities of rich, fatty, animal-based foods his family ate. Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are not genetic in this family but due to lifestyle - doctors should realise this and not just blame genetics all the time. Over several years I lost about 56 pounds on an intermittent fasting diet but when I discovered WFPB I abandoned this and have now lost a total of 70 lb and not even trying these days. Just enjoying large quantities of absolutely delicious food that I absolutely know is doing us both so much good. Our lives have been transformed. I would love to meet Dr Esselstyn and his colleagues, the WFPB pioneers, and thank them personally. They are absolute heroes. THANK YOU!
It is so lovely to see you all together. He seems like a very unassuming man who isn't particularly at ease with the camera, but very gentle, warm and kind. It would be nice to see grandchildren in this scene too. Thanks so much.
“When you’re not looking” was the best! I’m excited to know I can eat even more oats healthfully. I think I was a horse in a previous life I love them so much. And I love you folks too. Discovering you has been life changing. Only 4 months vegan I’m all in and loving it more everyday. Wish I’d done it sooner! Happy New Year!
THIS makes me so very happy! Since watching THE GOOD DOCTOR last year THIS has been my breakfast 9 out 10 times. I tell everyone about how Dr. Esselstyn eats his oats. I so look to the Dr. and Mrs. Esselstyn as role models. LOVE THIS ... I JUST LOVE THIS! Thank you, Jane, for having your dad on again...this just makes me cry...you there, with your mom and dad. Happy, healthy 2020 to your entire clan!
It is a known fact that an all plant diet is the best diet for the human body. Studies have show that eating meat shortens the life and causes heart disease and many cancers. I read The China Study by T. Collin Campbell and it makes 100% sense to switch to an all plant diet. Dr. Esselstyn is mentioned in Dr. Campbells book. I recommend this book to everyone. Knowledge is Power!
Dr Esselstyn has soooo Inspired me!!!!!I am in Love with raw oats & raspberries!!!!when I saw the raw oats I thought yuk!!!!But I now Love your raw oats and raspberries!!! Can’t get enough. Now my granddaughter is living this too!!!! Thank you for keeping me & my family healthy!!!!!!& happy
Thank you for the visit Dr. E! Such a terrific reminder that we can enjoy oats more than once a day--and uncooked! Happy new year to your lovely family! Here's to more good health!
I just love your family! I'm the healthiest person in mine - they all want their eggs and bacon and dairy - and apparently they're 'ok' with their high BP and other ailments. I like having low BP, low cholesterol, etc. (It's not "our genes"! It's what we eat!) Usually I eat fruit all morning and occasionally have overnight oats if I need something more filling. So great to see Dr. Essie making his own oats and telling us why he recommends it to his heart patients!
You two are great for helping those who are new to a plant based diet. We enjoy watching your show on the web. We buy the big bag of power greens at Costco,which we poke all over with an ice pick when we get it home. We squeeze all the air out of the power greens bag and place it under the ice bag in the freezer. After it's been in the freezer for 24hrs,we pull it out and while it is still sealed we crush it with our hands (gloves recommended) till it's powder. We then empty this frozen powder into a gallon zip lock bag. The power greens powder is always fresh in your freezer ready to be added to soups, marinara, smoothies, bean pots. The ice pick keeps the holes small so the green powder stays in the bag. Power Greens contain spinach, kale, swiss shard.
Perfect timing. I went WFPB a year ago to control severe RA and eat raw oats, plain water and berries for every breakfast. I'm mostly compliant the rest of the time, but struggle with after dinner snacking. Oats and the Esselstyns to the rescue! This might be the first time I've conquered a New Year's resolution on Day One.
Because of the Esselstyns, I always put 1/4 to 1/2 cup of oats in my fruit based smoothies. I don't particularly like oats unless prepared the way my mother served them, with plenty of butter and sugar. So anytime I can incorporate oats into something else, I do. I trust Dr. Esselstyn. Jane and Ann have helped with recipes, making it easier for the rest of us to eat healthy.
I've actually been very mindful of my oat intake because of the amount of glyphosate found in even organic samples. Clearly, your family is showing that this not as much of a concern as the studies would have you believe! I appreciate your perspective!
I love this family. They all seem so sweet. I adore Dr Esselstyn. He is wonderful. He has done so much he deserves so much credit and gratitude. Love the Esselstyn family ❤🌱
New vegan here. Watched this while eating my first bowl of raw oats with berries. 😋 Thank you for sharing your fabulous plant knowledge on your videos! I’m learning a ton!
Start my day with Oats every day, with flaxseed, sunflower & pumpkin seeds & hemp seed & organic mixed frozen berries. Delicious. Greetings and a Happy Healthy New Year to all the Esselstyn family from Australia.
I love your videos and Dr Esselstyn. I’ve successfully reduced my weight and my cholesterol since I’ve been enjoying plant based foods. My arthritis and fibromyalgia have decreased enormously. Thanks for sharing the videos.
Lovely family! Thank you for the encouragement to go plant based . I finally did - after I almost died from massive pulmonary embolisms in both of my lungs and in 80% of the deep vein in my right leg two months ago. I find so much encouragement from watching your videos and listening to you and your parents speak. I have started eating oatmeal daily and I love it! Grateful for all that you do!
How did you treat your disease ? I have got a stent 5 months ago, I refused statins and aspirin, and now feel pain on my leg ( gamble) , I think it’s thrombosis. From 9 august 2021 I started plant based diet. I am taking now again after 5 months 20 mg statins and aspirin daily. I mention that I followed keto diet 2 months and my LDL cholesterol increased to 275 . I am waiting for opinions sisters and brothers Thank you 🙏🏻
I just made this for the first time. I measured out 1 cup of oatmeal and added raisins, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. I added some coconut milk. This is absolutely delicious, “like eating candy” Love It! Thanks So Much for the Recipe.
I also eat oats for breakfast with frozen blueberries, blackberries and strawberries with unsweetened soy milk. However I did read that you should not mix bananas with the berries something to do with the way a banana ripens cancelling out the effect of the berries. I also add flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and wheatgerm,.
Hubby and I have been having oats for breakfast since May of 2019.!! ; D I have asked by brother, rather I have begged my brother, to call Dr. Esselstyn. I believe he will die too young. Which breaks my heart!! He's had heart attack. Of course cardiologists have him on meds and he is NO better; actually getting worse. Now they say he has small vessel disease so he's expecting to stroke. So hard to convince those you love!! BUT I keep trying! Sent video links in hopes he would take me more seriously. We'll see! Thanks for the video and for trying to help people understand and change their ways!!
I can't believe how good Dr. Esselstyn looks! He's an absolute doll! And he's still all about the science behind it. Thank you so much for this special treat starting the new year 2020! And, keep dancing! Love this doctor.
I never thought to eat my oatmeal "cold", as in straight out of the container until I watched the video from last year. This was a game changer for me! I have loved oatmeal my whole life (I am almost 51), so any time you and your mom post an oatmeal video, I watch and learn new recipes!
I have been eating raw oatmeal for 20 plus years and when I do not have almond milk unsweetened I would just Use cold water with mixed in fruit. I love it
My husband is celiac and there is a problem (enzyme)? with oatmeal in Australia. We used to eat oats each day…for cholesterol lowering and feeling full. So we would snack on it too…I have been vegan for over 25 yeats
I also had oats as my first breakfast of 2020.it is my "go to" breakfast and I love it with berries, banana and/or raisins.I like almond milk :) it is always nice to know you are doing somethong right for your health!
You have inspired many oat related adventures. Many thanks to all of you for the work you are doing. This past December, I discovered a recipe for Scottish Oat Skirlie online. It was described as having the texture and flavor of traditional stuffing. It was good and now I make it often. It can be made with all sorts of different ingredients. I've made it with oats, fruit, and cinnamon. I've also made it with oats, tomatoes, and garlic. Here is the original recipe I used: 2 1/2 cups of old fashioned rolled oats, (I have tried it with steel-cut oats and that works too). 2 1/2 stalks of celery, chopped, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 1/2 cups of broth (or water - I used water), 1 tsp sage, 1 tsp thyme, (instead of the sage and thyme you can substitute 2 tsp of poultry seasoning), 1 tsp of garlic powder, (I also add 1/8 tsp of ground ginger), salt, and pepper. The original recipe called for 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of pepper. I cut that in half and used 1/2 tsp of each for my first experiment. I omit the salt when I make it now...1/4 cup of broth or water for sauteing the onions and celery. Directions for cooking: Saute the onion and celery until soft. Add the vegetables, seasoning, oats, and broth to a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours.
Dr. Esselstyn has changed my life. I want to live a long life and I am convinced that plant based is the way! Please post more videos making food in the kitchen! Thank you for this free content!
I’m so amazed that the whole family is plant base. I never put two n two together that he was your father. Hopefully one day i can meet him during a vegan fest. In my eyes he’s a Super Star.
His daughter kept bringing the video back to what the man was saying-the older woman kept interrupting to point out how much he was eating. It was a little distracting from the message, but she seemed like a kind person. This is the first time I’ve heard any of them-I was looking for information on oatmeal.🌻
His wife is getting quits with the interrupting since everyone was upset Jane was interrupting last time. It's part of their style if you watch their other videos :)
It’s because of Dr E that I got into oats. I bloody love them now and I would love any excuse to eat them more than once per day. They give me so much energy.
You forgot to mention...they're RAW! I really am grateful for this video.....it gave me some good tips! Also...I love Annes recipe with mushrooms and kale!
I’m very excited. My brother and I ate tons of them as children and lost track of them. Now older and plant based I’ve been eating a lot of fruit. Now I’m realizing too much. I’m gonna replace half of them with OATMEAL and my daily blueberries. Such a beautiful, wise and kind family. Blessings to you all
@Mary Lee Thanks for your suggestion and support! I omitted the syrup today and added more berries... you are correct, the maple syrup is not needed. Blessing to you.
@Ben Smalley The Keto diet is credable. You’re certainly old school stubborn, if you think science has not changed its perspective over the years. Remember when bleeding a person was sanctioned as good science. Maybe you need a refresher coarse.
@@zinnia3684 and then it will go back down. Temporary spikes are not dangerous, it’s the average over time that’s important. That’s why the hemoglobin A1C test is so critical - it tests average blood sugar levels over the previous 3 months .
I love oats! I do oats and groats in the morning almost everyday. I tried the recipe for the Black bean and oatmeal burgers in the Reverse and Prevent Heart disease Book on page 212. They are wonderful! I used salsa instead of the tomatoes and did a couple of flax eggs too. I will be making them again for sure! Thank you so.much!
Thanks to you Dr Essy, I have eaten oats every morning for years now and I still look forward to them, along with my other plant based meals.Thanks for all your work and research!
love watching your videos!! 18 months ago I went 100% plant based whole foods. I am 62, female, 125lbs, 5'6" and had cholesterol numbers in the 250's. I tried for years to adjust my diet to reduce cholesterol naturally since I blatantly refuse to use statins. It wasn't until I watched various documentaries about PBWF that I decided to try it. I had already given up dairy and all meat besides chicken, so it wasn't a giant leap for me. However, it had a GIANT impact on my cholesterol dropping 100 points by the time I was tested 6 months later. My weight also went down and I have leveled out at about 117 (my high school weight). I never feel deprived and I will never go back. I also LOVE oats. Every morning I look forward to a big bowl of steel cut oats with organic soy milk, ground flax seed and organic blueberries from my own garden. I feel GREAT!
I had one cup of oats with almond milk yesterday morning around 8:00am. I was not only comfortably full for the entire day (I ate again around 5:00pm) but I didn’t have any food cravings or mood swings. It’s the food cravings and mood swings that cause me to “white knuckle” through the day. Thanks so much for sharing this video.
I cook my steel, but do my other like Dr. Esselstyn! I had a 6-vessel bypass in May 2019 and I am trying my best to do this way of eating, but I feel I am overeating!
@@laurad7439 I started eating oats with berries, flax seed, walnuts, half a banana and a few tablespoons tofu. It kept me full and later in the year, I actually lost weight while still eating the same breakfast with oats.
thank you Dr Esselstyn, I started your diet 3yrs ago cold turkey and my angina which I got from walking up a small hill is gone, so is my heartburn which I would get regularly and I seem to have more energy. We buy oat groats in bulk which we roll daily with a hand crank machine called a flaker. Thanks again, Sam
I eat organic steel cut oats, uncooked, at least 6 days a week. I add walnuts, sunflower seeds, ground flaxseed, cinammon, turmeric, blueberries and sliced bannanas to the bowl. I top it off with oak milk. It's so filling, I have to remind myself to eat lunch (generally steamed cruciferous vegetables) between 2-3pm.
Been on the esselstyn diet for more than 2 years. Also eat oats 2xs per day at least. Never been easier to lose weight. Haven't been sick one day since either. So happy I found him. Luv this channel too. Thank goodness there are doctors/healers like this around
This year I discovered I have a sensitivity to the primary protein in oats. I can't eat them any more. They create a low grade inflammation and my nose runs all night long. Since I stopped eating them my nose no longer runs and my big toe that I broke no longer hurts all the time. I am devastated but it is what it is. Isn't that something? I centered my life on oats. I am happy for all of you. I love watching your videos.
I love that he introduced himself as "Daddy" 💗
Me too :-)
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The man who pays the bills. Daddy !
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I'm 22 and dropped out of college last year after surviving a suicide attempt due to inflammation-related, mental health issues even though I had, just six weeks prior, decided to cut out starchy carbs completely from my already low carb, omnivore diet. (Big mistake, I know.) Now I'm on day five as a whole-food, plant-based vegan and broke down crying today because I feel calm for the first time ever! No anxiety or raging obsessive-compulsive thought spirals, just... calm. Fingers crossed but I hope this eating lifestyle is here to stay.
Y'all are beautiful souls and keep up the amazing content!! ❤❤❤
I hope, regardless of the diet you are following at the moment, that you are experiencing good mental health :) All the best.
How are you doing now? Wish you all the best 🤗
My dear, I hope you are doing plenty better and thriving! Please seek out help if you ever have to deal with such thoughts again and please know you are never alone. Lots of love from an internet friend.
Caldwell Esselstyn is a tremendous blessing to the world.
Yes he is!
God bless Dr. Esselstyn, his wife and daughter Jane.
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He's not telling other's about Jesus Christ or helping the poor or those in need in the name of Jesus.
Such a kind man. He called me when I was having issues with blood clots. Amazing man.
Curious about your clots and what he told you ... I also had clots, PEs in both lungs and looks like I may have an autoimmune condition called APS. Thanks!
Yes what did he tell you
I spoke to dr. Esselstyn on new years day. He couldve charged me a ton but all he did was help me. I cant thank him enough.
I take Nattokinase for dissolving clots. I have very high lipoprotein A and this was recommended by many integrative medical docs.
He called me once too, and I missed his call!
I bought Caldwell's book. What a logical advanced-thinking human being. If modern medicine embraced his ideology there would hardly be any disease in our western culture. The problem is the pharmaceutical industry would collapse and many surgeons would be out of work.
This guy is 86 and looks better than most people in their sixties.
Yep! See plenty Beer guts around here in Australia half his age looking like sh.t.
Jane we just love you and your whole family! Thank you for having your father on again!
My wife, and I purchase our organic oats 50 lbs at a time. Amazing how fast the two of us go through that much. We eat our oats raw with fruit, flack seeds and just use water as milk. 26 years whole plant based vegans. It is a great lifestyle. So happy to see your videos helping others by setting an example.
Where do you buy the 50 lb bags of organic oats?
Plant base for 3 months with minor hiccups...
@@navarrosarah1 We have a local health food store that sells in bulk. We get our oats from them. Mount Hope in Cottonwood, AZ
Are they raw or are they just not cooked?
Understanding is it oats are generally steamed before they get to us
Unless of course they're toasted oats.
Troy hope it’s nothing bad?
I had never even considered dry rolled oats as the basic ingredient for a bfreakfadt bowl.. I was brainwashed by the cooking instructions on the bags! Thanks so much Dr.Essestyn.
This dude's the most handsome 86 year old I've ever seen
How old is his wife ?
Sandra Heaton and smart too!!!
Agreed!
Patricia Lumpkin
Only Rip and Dr Esselstyn’s age are public. If Rip is oldest at 57 and Ann was about 25 when he was born then she’s maybe late 70s to early 80s. She obv prefers to not publicize it and I respect that.
Her dad and paternal grandpa were both famous surgeons and the later helped found the Cleveland Clinic.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Crile_Jr.
Sandra Heaton , plant based people look Great👍🥬🥦🥕🥒🍓🍉
😆🤣😂 Jane sneaks in the rest of the flax seed (and raisins) when the good doc’s attention is elsewhere. What a hoot. Just noticed Dr E is a lefty. I love this family! ❤️❤️👍👍
"Daddy" has got that cool, calming voice. I would love to hear him more often.
He's got plenty of videos.
This is the cutest family in the world. I adore them. Thank you for your great work on our family's behalf!
Caldwell Esselstyn! You have saved more lives than antibiotics! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
I've been eating cold oats soaked for a few hours while I sleep. I'm on medications and my intestines are backed up and for the past few days I've been productive. Go me!, I never thought I'd like cold oatmeal but I put blueberries and pineapple and cinnamon and chia seeds in it. I even like Almond milk in mine, and I honestly thought I'd not like it either! I'm so thankful for your videos and Dr. Mcdougall and the others who promote plant based food. God bless you all!
Thanks to Dr. Esselstyn and Dr. Mcdougall, my partner and I have revolutionized the way we eat 9 years ago. My partner has significantly reduced the symptoms of her chronic illness thanks to whole foods plant-based diet... We'll be enormously thankful to these two wonderful doctors for the rest of our lives.
I like how he said Daddy, not Dr or professor, so humble!
Jane, your father is one of the most charming and sweetest evangelists of health and nutrition in the entire world. Thank you so much for being such a good daughter and sharing this video with us!
Wow! That was nice.
When do you ever see an 86 year old man whos at least 6ft 3 in such great shape mentally and physically?
I was just wondering how old he was. He looks great!
Could just be genetics. Look at how long Kirk Douglas lived. Even Carl Reiner is alive and alert. George Burns also. Wondering what their diet was like as adults. Surely they are healthier than poor people.
Yes, I think genetics plays a major part that would be correct. But Ive been dealing with elderly people all my life and it is rare to see a man of this age and height with such great posture, and mental sharpness... that is what struck me. Obviously he was an olympic rower so he has good genes and probably had a healthy and active lifestyle. I believe Dr. E father died of heart related issues in his 60's? I'm not 100 percent on this one, but if its true, its good news for all of those with poor genetics!
My dad was 6'3". He lived to 91. Excellent health.
He is wonderful. I find the way he speaks also very calming. He just exudes kindness.
I started eating this breakfast everyday about 3-4 years ago because of you guys and it has been a game changer!
In what way, if you'd be so kind?
He's the daddy? WOW he looks like their brother! I enjoyed hearing him talking such an intelligent man with so much knowledge.
I love that he introduced himself as "Daddy"! Awesome. 👍
Thank you so much for your excellent book and recipes. Five years ago at my lowest point having just suffered from a heart attack, you completely changed my life by changing me into an oil free vegan and for that I deeply appreciative. Since then no health problems at all. Thankyou again.
Got this out of your original book! It’s my daily breakfast.
I’m 64 and had a CVA ( stroke ) 7 weeks ago. Working on the heart and brain health. Any comments or encouragement is appreciated!
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Had a cva 6 weeks ago. and 3 stents put in. I'm 77 and following a diet rich in plants.All the research shows that it works.
May the power of plants be with you!!!
I love watching y'all cook, your mom is a feisty little woman.
I love Dr. E. I swear I would sit and listen to him recite the ABCs. His voice is so beautiful....but his knowledge filled messages have made my life better. Every day, every day, every day I do everything he taught me. Thanks, Dr. E. But...I wish I had the problem of losing too much weight. I guess that's the difference between a 4' 11" woman and a 6' something man.
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A special "heart-felt" thank you to Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn.
Love this family!! “Forks Over Knives” turned our lives around! I have oats every day for breakfast - I make up enough for 4 days and store in a Mason jar in the fridge - banana, lemon juice, a few dates and some water in the blender, added to rolled oats, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, ground cinnamon and cardamom, and frozen blueberries. I top it off with some delicious, home-made, sugar- and fat-free granola. Utterly, utterly delicious! Also on my breakfast tray is home-made soya yoghurt made from home-made soya milk and half a grapefruit.
Our doctor told my hubby to go to a slimming club, just before the lockdown (they then met via Zoom). He was stuck at home with me and had no choice but to eat what I gave him and nothing else. Whole-food plant-based, the weight started to fall, not by following the slimming club recommendations. The leader of the group wants a weekly summary of what he eats and I send it to her - she often asks me for recipes!!! Two or three months ago my hubby complained of severe muscle pains and I said I was sure it was the statins he was on. He came off them, and told the doctor. The doctor said to come in in a few weeks and get a blood test. His cholesterol and BP have plummeted to normal and the doctor was amazed, saying his results were like those of a different patient, and that he now had the body of a 30 year old (he is 71)! He told him that because of his family history he ought to be on statins but he didn’t actually need them, and he was happy for him to stop. Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes runs riot in his family - both parents and sister died from heart attacks and strokes (sister in 50s), older brother had triple bypass surgery 5 years ago and is now seriously ill again with heart disease, twin brother going downhill rapidly with vascular dementia and years of history of undiagnosed bowel problems. The whole family is/was morbidly obese. My hubby is by far the healthiest of the bunch. Many years ago when I first met him, and when I knew nothing about nutrition, I was horrified at the vast quantities of rich, fatty, animal-based foods his family ate. Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are not genetic in this family but due to lifestyle - doctors should realise this and not just blame genetics all the time.
Over several years I lost about 56 pounds on an intermittent fasting diet but when I discovered WFPB I abandoned this and have now lost a total of 70 lb and not even trying these days. Just enjoying large quantities of absolutely delicious food that I absolutely know is doing us both so much good. Our lives have been transformed. I would love to meet Dr Esselstyn and his colleagues, the WFPB pioneers, and thank them personally. They are absolute heroes. THANK YOU!
@@BinkySocks Thank you!!
It is so lovely to see you all together. He seems like a very unassuming man who isn't particularly at ease with the camera, but very gentle, warm and kind. It would be nice to see grandchildren in this scene too. Thanks so much.
“When you’re not looking” was the best! I’m excited to know I can eat even more oats healthfully. I think I was a horse in a previous life I love them so much. And I love you folks too. Discovering you has been life changing. Only 4 months vegan I’m all in and loving it more everyday. Wish I’d done it sooner! Happy New Year!
This whole family is a blessing to this planet! Love you guys!🥰
THIS makes me so very happy! Since watching THE GOOD DOCTOR last year THIS has been my breakfast 9 out 10 times. I tell everyone about how Dr. Esselstyn eats his oats. I so look to the Dr. and Mrs. Esselstyn as role models. LOVE THIS ... I JUST LOVE THIS! Thank you, Jane, for having your dad on again...this just makes me cry...you there, with your mom and dad. Happy, healthy 2020 to your entire clan!
Huge fan of Dr. E.. bless you , your mother and dad..
It is a known fact that an all plant diet is the best diet for the human body. Studies have show that eating meat shortens the life and causes heart disease and many cancers. I read The China Study by T. Collin Campbell and it makes 100% sense to switch to an all plant diet. Dr. Esselstyn is mentioned in Dr. Campbells book. I recommend this book to everyone. Knowledge is Power!
Dr Esselstyn has soooo Inspired me!!!!!I am in Love with raw oats & raspberries!!!!when I saw the raw oats I thought yuk!!!!But I now Love your raw oats and raspberries!!! Can’t get enough. Now my granddaughter is living this too!!!! Thank you for keeping me & my family healthy!!!!!!& happy
I love oats, banana and berries. Never considered it as a snack.
Thank you for the visit Dr. E! Such a terrific reminder that we can enjoy oats more than once a day--and uncooked! Happy new year to your lovely family! Here's to more good health!
What a beautiful way to start 2020, oats every AM and now going for PM, yeah
I’m now having Oats as my first meal of the year
Me too
Same!
Same!
Me Too!
Hear Hear!
I just love your family! I'm the healthiest person in mine - they all want their eggs and bacon and dairy - and apparently they're 'ok' with their high BP and other ailments. I like having low BP, low cholesterol, etc. (It's not "our genes"! It's what we eat!) Usually I eat fruit all morning and occasionally have overnight oats if I need something more filling. So great to see Dr. Essie making his own oats and telling us why he recommends it to his heart patients!
You two are great for helping those who are new to a plant based diet. We enjoy watching your show on the web. We buy the big bag of power greens at Costco,which we poke all over with an ice pick when we get it home. We squeeze all the air out of the power greens bag and place it under the ice bag in the freezer. After it's been in the freezer for 24hrs,we pull it out and while it is still sealed we crush it with our hands (gloves recommended) till it's powder. We then empty this frozen powder into a gallon zip lock bag. The power greens powder is always fresh in your freezer ready to be added to soups, marinara, smoothies, bean pots. The ice pick keeps the holes small so the green powder stays in the bag. Power Greens contain spinach, kale, swiss shard.
Just love seeing "Daddy.". The three of you are the best. Plus, I think it's interesting that Dr Esselstyn eats the oats raw.
See "We like it Raw" video. I've not cooked mine since. Will eat them by the handful right out of the box.
Raw overnight oats are yum 😋
@@JorjaFox66 I tried that once or twice, but it's too dang easy to eat them right then, and you have to make another batch!
Perfect timing. I went WFPB a year ago to control severe RA and eat raw oats, plain water and berries for every breakfast. I'm mostly compliant the rest of the time, but struggle with after dinner snacking. Oats and the Esselstyns to the rescue! This might be the first time I've conquered a New Year's resolution on Day One.
If you don’t like the texture of rolled oats, try steel cut oats. I eat them every morning.
Because of the Esselstyns, I always put 1/4 to 1/2 cup of oats in my fruit based smoothies. I don't particularly like oats unless prepared the way my mother served them, with plenty of butter and sugar. So anytime I can incorporate oats into something else, I do. I trust Dr. Esselstyn. Jane and Ann have helped with recipes, making it easier for the rest of us to eat healthy.
I've actually been very mindful of my oat intake because of the amount of glyphosate found in even organic samples. Clearly, your family is showing that this not as much of a concern as the studies would have you believe! I appreciate your perspective!
One degree brand is sprouted, organic, gluten free and free of glyphosates
I love this family. They all seem so sweet. I adore Dr Esselstyn. He is wonderful. He has done so much he deserves so much credit and gratitude. Love the Esselstyn family ❤🌱
New vegan here. Watched this while eating my first bowl of raw oats with berries. 😋 Thank you for sharing your fabulous plant knowledge on your videos! I’m learning a ton!
Congratulations and happy new year!
Thank you for being vegan. You are a hero to me by not supporting companies that pratice animal testing or cruelty. Happy new year, my friend. 😊🙌🏾🍾
Karin Lee Do you use oil? Vegans use oil. Dr Esselstyn says NO OIL😇 If you are still using oil, please try and eliminate it 😇😁 Happy New Year 🥳
Raw oats, soaked/overnight oats, cooked oats. Yum!
Lula Mamie Hello, no oil or salt. I thought it would be hard, but it’s been easy. Thanks 😊
I love these people. You girls are fun fun fun.
Start my day with Oats every day, with flaxseed, sunflower & pumpkin seeds & hemp seed & organic mixed frozen berries. Delicious. Greetings and a Happy Healthy New Year to all the Esselstyn family from Australia.
I love your videos and Dr Esselstyn. I’ve successfully reduced my weight and my cholesterol since I’ve been enjoying plant based foods. My arthritis and fibromyalgia have decreased enormously. Thanks for sharing the videos.
Lovely family! Thank you for the encouragement to go plant based . I finally did - after I almost died from massive pulmonary embolisms in both of my lungs and in 80% of the deep vein in my right leg two months ago. I find so much encouragement from watching your videos and listening to you and your parents speak. I have started eating oatmeal daily and I love it! Grateful for all that you do!
How did you treat your disease ?
I have got a stent 5 months ago, I refused statins and aspirin, and now feel pain on my leg ( gamble) , I think it’s thrombosis.
From 9 august 2021 I started plant based diet.
I am taking now again after 5 months 20 mg statins and aspirin daily.
I mention that I followed keto diet 2 months and my LDL cholesterol increased to 275 .
I am waiting for opinions sisters and brothers
Thank you 🙏🏻
I just made this for the first time.
I measured out 1 cup of oatmeal and added raisins, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. I added some coconut milk. This is absolutely delicious, “like eating candy” Love It! Thanks So Much for the Recipe.
Cooked oats?
I love my daily oats even more after watching this video! Dr E is an inspiration and Ann's constant interruptions are hilarious.
Anne is adorable!!!!!
Such an amazing thing to wind up with such a uniquely wonderful family. So blessed.
So nice having "daddy" on the show...lol! What a great man he is, smart and I can tell he is a good family man. 💕
Yes great man and gets lots of "flax" from the women in his life!!!🤣
I also eat oats for breakfast with frozen blueberries, blackberries and strawberries with unsweetened soy milk. However I did read that you should not mix bananas with the berries something to do with the way a banana ripens cancelling out the effect of the berries. I also add flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and wheatgerm,.
Hubby and I have been having oats for breakfast since May of 2019.!! ; D I have asked by brother, rather I have begged my brother, to call Dr. Esselstyn. I believe he will die too young. Which breaks my heart!! He's had heart attack. Of course cardiologists have him on meds and he is NO better; actually getting worse. Now they say he has small vessel disease so he's expecting to stroke. So hard to convince those you love!! BUT I keep trying! Sent video links in hopes he would take me more seriously. We'll see! Thanks for the video and for trying to help people understand and change their ways!!
I can't believe how good Dr. Esselstyn looks! He's an absolute doll! And he's still all about the science behind it. Thank you so much for this special treat starting the new year 2020! And, keep dancing! Love this doctor.
I never thought to eat my oatmeal "cold", as in straight out of the container until I watched the video from last year. This was a game changer for me! I have loved oatmeal my whole life (I am almost 51), so any time you and your mom post an oatmeal video, I watch and learn new recipes!
I have been eating raw oatmeal for 20 plus years and when I do not have almond milk unsweetened I would just Use cold water with mixed in fruit. I love it
I buy organic rolled oats and soak them overnight in my home made almond milk/raisins/ceylon cinnamon/pinch of sea salt
Yum! That sounds great - thank you for the tip!
Yes! Let's not forget powerful spices such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice, or even ready mixed pumpkin pie spice. Rich in antioxidants and flavor. 👍
I only soak them 2 hours on the counter 👍🏽🍵
A Hish 👍
My husband is celiac and there is a problem (enzyme)? with oatmeal in Australia. We used to eat oats each day…for cholesterol lowering and feeling full. So we would snack on it too…I have been vegan for over 25 yeats
Pure Certified Gluten Free Organic oats should be fine
Much love from Cleveland! Everything you guys do is so helpful to us!
Agree! :)
What a very cool family. I have followed Dr. Esselstyn's guidelines for many years.. he TRULY is one of my heroes in life. Beautiful family.
Omg I love this, he is so adorable and I wouldn't have guessed he loves eating uncooked oats and fruit multiple times a day like me haha
Mama is ADORABLE ! Beautiful Family, Great Information .
I also had oats as my first breakfast of 2020.it is my "go to" breakfast and I love it with berries, banana and/or raisins.I like almond milk :) it is always nice to know you are doing somethong right for your health!
You have inspired many oat related adventures. Many thanks to all of you for the work you are doing. This past December, I discovered a recipe for Scottish Oat Skirlie online. It was described as having the texture and flavor of traditional stuffing. It was good and now I make it often. It can be made with all sorts of different ingredients. I've made it with oats, fruit, and cinnamon. I've also made it with oats, tomatoes, and garlic. Here is the original recipe I used: 2 1/2 cups of old fashioned rolled oats, (I have tried it with steel-cut oats and that works too). 2 1/2 stalks of celery, chopped, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 1/2 cups of broth (or water - I used water), 1 tsp sage, 1 tsp thyme, (instead of the sage and thyme you can substitute 2 tsp of poultry seasoning), 1 tsp of garlic powder, (I also add 1/8 tsp of ground ginger), salt, and pepper. The original recipe called for 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of pepper. I cut that in half and used 1/2 tsp of each for my first experiment. I omit the salt when I make it now...1/4 cup of broth or water for sauteing the onions and celery. Directions for cooking: Saute the onion and celery until soft. Add the vegetables, seasoning, oats, and broth to a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours.
Dr E. is my hero! Wishing you all well in 2020
Dr. Esselstyn has changed my life. I want to live a long life and I am convinced that plant based is the way! Please post more videos making food in the kitchen! Thank you for this free content!
I’m so amazed that the whole family is plant base. I never put two n two together that he was your father. Hopefully one day i can meet him during a vegan fest. In my eyes he’s a Super Star.
Watching this family brings me great joy. I’m now a learning disciple….
I would have like to hear more from the doctor without interruption!
Frugal Mama Agree
His wife and daughter are part of the fun. Read his books and enjoy this channel. There is really not that much information to absorb...
His daughter kept bringing the video back to what the man was saying-the older woman kept interrupting to point out how much he was eating. It was a little distracting from the message, but she seemed like a kind person. This is the first time I’ve heard any of them-I was looking for information on oatmeal.🌻
yes, the ladies are kind of hyper, and the guys are quiet and calm, but that's ok.......
His wife is getting quits with the interrupting since everyone was upset Jane was interrupting last time. It's part of their style if you watch their other videos :)
It’s because of Dr E that I got into oats. I bloody love them now and I would love any excuse to eat them more than once per day. They give me so much energy.
You forgot to mention...they're RAW! I really am grateful for this video.....it gave me some good tips! Also...I love Annes recipe with mushrooms and kale!
You can see him putting raw oats in, right?
@@cheezheadz3928 yes I can ;I've followed Dr. Esselstyn for years. I am just saying that for people watching this ...and newly adopting a vegan diet.
How does the body digest all those raw oats??
Don't cooked the oats? First time viewer here. Thank you.
Rolled oats are steam rolled so they are cooked food
I’m very excited. My brother and I ate tons of them as children and lost track of them. Now older and plant based I’ve been eating a lot of fruit. Now I’m realizing too much. I’m gonna replace half of them with OATMEAL and my daily blueberries. Such a beautiful, wise and kind family. Blessings to you all
First meal of 2020.... Oatmeal ❤️ .. I use bananas, berries and cinnamon and a little maple syrup.
@Mary Lee Thanks for your suggestion and support! I omitted the syrup today and added more berries... you are correct, the maple syrup is not needed. Blessing to you.
You ladies are doing a fabulous job of educating us !! I mean it really.
God bless you all.your family chemistry is enviable!
Thank you for this! I love my oatmeal,, but never really thought about eating it for a dessert. I can totally see me doing that!
Check your blood sugar 30 min after eating it. Your sugar will spike.
@Ben Smalley check out Ken Berry or John Berg and get real information on carbs folks. Ketogenic diet
@Ben Smalley dopey Eric Berg
@Ben Smalley The Keto diet is credable. You’re certainly old school stubborn, if you think science has not changed its perspective over the years. Remember when bleeding a person was sanctioned as good science. Maybe you need a refresher coarse.
@@zinnia3684 and then it will go back down. Temporary spikes are not dangerous, it’s the average over time that’s important. That’s why the hemoglobin A1C test is so critical - it tests average blood sugar levels over the previous 3 months .
Thank you from the UK. Your love shines through for dad and husband. Both rightly so proud. xxx A king among men.
I love oats! I do oats and groats in the morning almost everyday. I tried the recipe for the Black bean and oatmeal burgers in the Reverse and Prevent Heart disease Book on page 212. They are wonderful! I used salsa instead of the tomatoes and did a couple of flax eggs too. I will be making them again for sure! Thank you so.much!
brenda stranack Thank You for sharing 😁
Thank you for taking my call Dr Esselstyn!! Oats it is!! 😇
Invite him more often to your recipe videos 😁
Thanks to you Dr Essy, I have eaten oats every morning for years now and I still look forward to them, along with my other plant based meals.Thanks for all your work and research!
love watching your videos!! 18 months ago I went 100% plant based whole foods. I am 62, female, 125lbs, 5'6" and had cholesterol numbers in the 250's. I tried for years to adjust my diet to reduce cholesterol naturally since I blatantly refuse to use statins. It wasn't until I watched various documentaries about PBWF that I decided to try it. I had already given up dairy and all meat besides chicken, so it wasn't a giant leap for me. However, it had a GIANT impact on my cholesterol dropping 100 points by the time I was tested 6 months later. My weight also went down and I have leveled out at about 117 (my high school weight). I never feel deprived and I will never go back. I also LOVE oats. Every morning I look forward to a big bowl of steel cut oats with organic soy milk, ground flax seed and organic blueberries from my own garden. I feel GREAT!
I had one cup of oats with almond milk yesterday morning around 8:00am. I was not only comfortably full for the entire day (I ate again around 5:00pm) but I didn’t have any food cravings or mood swings.
It’s the food cravings and mood swings that cause me to “white knuckle” through the day. Thanks so much for sharing this video.
That’s what I have every morning, but I cook mine!
I cook my steel, but do my other like Dr. Esselstyn! I had a 6-vessel bypass in May 2019 and I am trying my best to do this way of eating, but I feel I am overeating!
@@laurad7439 I started eating oats with berries, flax seed, walnuts, half a banana and a few tablespoons tofu. It kept me full and later in the year, I actually lost weight while still eating the same breakfast with oats.
Rhea Morales Awesome 👏 😎👍🏻🎊
I quit cooking them and now eat them dry--result is I eat more and don't get hungry before lunch. And it saves a few minutes.
Me too. Prefer it.
thank you Dr Esselstyn, I started your diet 3yrs ago cold turkey and my angina which I got from walking up a small hill is gone, so is my heartburn which I would get regularly and I seem to have more energy. We buy oat groats in bulk which we roll daily with a hand crank machine called a flaker. Thanks again, Sam
Precious family and great information! Happy New Year!!!🎊🎆🎈
Great Doctor and wonderful woman helping the world be heart healthy!
Is this great or what??? I’m wake up to 2020...and the Esselstyn’s are the first thing I see! It’s going to be a good year💛
I eat organic steel cut oats, uncooked, at least 6 days a week. I add walnuts, sunflower seeds, ground flaxseed, cinammon, turmeric, blueberries and sliced bannanas to the bowl. I top it off with oak milk. It's so filling, I have to remind myself to eat lunch (generally steamed cruciferous vegetables) between 2-3pm.
Where did you get your scarf!? Ps your dad changed my life 6 years ago I went vegan thanks to him. Blessings!
Been on the esselstyn diet for more than 2 years. Also eat oats 2xs per day at least. Never been easier to lose weight. Haven't been sick one day since either. So happy I found him. Luv this channel too. Thank goodness there are doctors/healers like this around
Happy New Year Esselstyn Family.........♥️
This year I discovered I have a sensitivity to the primary protein in oats. I can't eat them any more. They create a low grade inflammation and my nose runs all night long. Since I stopped eating them my nose no longer runs and my big toe that I broke no longer hurts all the time. I am devastated but it is what it is. Isn't that something? I centered my life on oats. I am happy for all of you. I love watching your videos.
I finally tried oats the Dr. Esselstyn way. Oh my gosh! They are amazing. I already had two bowls this morning😋 I should have tried this sooner.
Everyone is so youthful. Love it!
Such an inspiration! I am pleased to say that this is exactly my breakfast!