Plant-strong & healthy living: Rip Esselstyn at TEDxFremont

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[leifd]

When my 19 yr old daughter went vegan i was alarmed and worried for her. I gave her the "you need protein" argument and "but we're omnivores" argument. Then i decided to really research Veganism so that i could talk her out of this lifestyle using facts and science. Well it didn't work out the way I envisioned it would. It's been 3yrs and she's still Vegan...but now so is her 55yr old Dad.! Best decision I ever made. My health (weight/cholesterol) has dramatically improved as a result. My daughter mayve saved my life through her quiet yet firm insistence on being a vegan.

[JacobMcCaslin]

I saw the documentary, "Forks Over Knives" two and a half years ago. I switched, cold turkey (pun intended), to a plant based diet and lost 35 pounds in 3 months. I have been eating a plant-based vegan diet ever since and I feel absolutely amazing. To anyone reading this, I highly recommend educating yourself and making changes in your diet!

[VegeCooking]

Plant-based lifestyle has been lifechanging for me. I lost my very fit father to undiagnosed heart disease on the day he was going to retire at 68 years old. He rode his bike up to the pool to swim his daily laps and lift weights on his lunch break, had a massive heart attack and drowned in the pool. One of his arteries was 95% blocked and another 85% blocked. He was eating a keto style diet. Just before that happened I'd read the China study and changed my own diet overnight. I lost 15 pounds, my depression and headaches went away and I was finally able to sleep through the night. It was too late to save my dad but it's now my life's work to share my story of vitality with others! 11 years later I have stuck with it and still feel amazing!

[vuyiswa-fumba]

Here's to a plant strong 2023! This talk has really encouraged me I hope I can do it.

[rr]

I've been eating plant based diet for 5 days now and need this support. I'm 235lbs and 5ft8 woman. I want to be healthy to keep up with my child

[heyheychels]

I'm so happy to have found this lifestyle at 17. I hope my family starts listening to me soon! 

[sergiocampodonico]

Awesome, not only for our health but for the planet!

[mona-checkoutmychannel]

This was 7 years ago... I'm SO glad so many more people are making plant based mainstream 🙌

[naomimay]

I have been vegan three months now! It is well worth it! Plant based is literally saving my life!

[marysisak]

will be turning 65 this month.  For the past several months I have not been able to straighten up when I get out of bed. It was difficult to get dressed and put my shoes on.  It lasted for about 30 minutes after walking.  I tried a new mattress, a memory foam pad, stretches and exercise with no improvement.  I figured this was how it was going to be and I was getting really depressed.  After 4 days on a vegan diet, I realized one morning that the pain and stiffness was gone.  Really!  I could not believe it.  It sold me on it.  I am so impressed with these young people on you tube that have come up with ingenious vegan recipes that are delish.  Hats off to these young people for learning excellent eating habits at such a young age.

[joybeum]

Loved your presentation! I really wish people would heed the warning.
I've been vegetarian 54 years; vegan 5 years.
My cholesterol level is normal and so is my weight.
Healthy as a horse at 77!

[vikasarman]

My husband and I decided to become vegetarians 15 years ago after I was diagnosed with MS. I recovered. But after Covid, we suffered all sorts of sequels so we became vegans on February 2022. We feel great! Our 28 yo daughter is a vegan too and we see how her emotional condition changed too. Of course only being vegan isn't enough. We don't consume any processed foods znd sugar. We practice yoga and take cold showers. We stay away from the news and any source of negativity.
My husband is a doctor. I studied nutrition and psychology. Our patients who became vegan improved their health significantly. 20 years ago all i was eating was meat. I was a reactive negative person. Now I look back and feel like it wasn't me. I wish everyone to became vegan but I understand that each person has to come to this decision when he/she's ready.

[mindychilds]

I started my journey 3 weeks ago. My energy is amazing, I can breathe out of both sides of my nose for the first time in years, and the dark circles under my eyes are fading. This is amazing stuff

[phantomofoaktown]

I thought this guy died because it said RIP Esselstyn, I was googling him to try to find out how he died, I was kind of sad, then I found out that his name was Rip, so fucking funny, and relieved that this guy is still alive lol!

[ThePopeofRealty]

This guy might live forever. I have met him. He's RIPPED!

[erichardson]

What I find in my plant-based journey my cravings have subsidied and I found out that when the body starves for nutritional foods and we feed them..they are satisfied..it's what they long for and I no longer want to cheat nor eat something non nutrient..the body is amazing..I eat a lot of Starches.when I'm invited out for pizza which was my kryptoite and I say no thank you..this plant-based lifestyle is the real deal..loving this journey.

[RonnieMinh]

I have been a 100% raw foodist for over 15 years, at 66 I feel great. I have come to believe that this is the best diet, but I also have learned that I should not care what anybody else does. If someone wants to eat meat, junk or even junk vegan food, good for them.

[jayanthnmurthy]

Vegan since birth! ✌
Definitely have to thank my parents for their conscious effort during my early years.

[GenuineEncountersCo]

Was vegan for a little over a year and just yesterday went back to it. Cant wait to regain control over my life again, and be the best most compassionate human I can be.

[__asmr]

I'm vegan over 4 years, It was my the best decision in my life. I'm 52 years old now.