How A Plant-Based Diet Saved My Life

In this presentation, I explain How A Plant-Based Diet Saved My Life after just having a life-threatening stroke as well as the steps I took afterward to regain my health. Not only did I lose 18lbs and drop my blood pressure back to normal, but I was also able to get off all of my medications in just 30 days.

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[rogerthornton]

Six years ago at 59 I was dying of extreme heart disease and diabetes. I went on a plant based diet and my angina and diabetes improved and and went away. I lost lots of weight and became healthy. After three years I developed gun disease and other problems. I learned that I had to supplement with b vitamins and minerals. I included soy in my diet. Feel fine now.

[MissTerran]

Today is my turning point. I'm not feeling well today. My vision seems to be off, and I just feel weird. Also getting more and more dizziness lately. I said to I hope I'm not having a stroke, " as I was eating french fries and drinking iced tea. Then I open youtube and there you were telling your story. I am taking this as a sign to kick my own *ss and get on a strict healthy plant based diet.

I've always followed you. I think your recipes are amazing! I flip between vegan and vegetarian with a high concentration on french fries, ice cream and pizza. After watching your video, I'm done with eating the crap. This is exactly what I needed to hear to get my tale moving. THANK YOU! ❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😊

[RhiannonsPlantPath]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us!
As a Vegan/Plant Based Nutritional Health Coach (focusing on lifestyle transition), I see so many people whose health could benefit from leaning toward a plant-based diet but they just don't have the guidance.. It's really difficult to overcome health obstacles and flip your culinary lifestyle upside down, so definitely stand proud of your accomplishments!
I hope a lot of people will learn from your words of wisdom. ❤❤❤

[smallfootprint]

Hi Chuck. On Oct. 3rd, I turned 83. Not sure how I got here, but I can say that I've been off and on Vegan/whole food, and Vegetarian for about 40 years. I'll say one thing, vegetarian has been just an excuse to eat badly. Bread and cheese (switched to bread and avocado, but it really doesn't work for me) comes to mind. I don't know how anyone can call themselves vegetarian, eating so badly. Maybe that was just me. I used to watch you when you were 1st posting, but then I wondered, after a while, how anyone can still call themselves a brand new vegan. Obviously I didn't get the point. Amazing that I found you again now as I can use the reminder that our past can catch up with us. Glad you're doing better. Not only our past, but our indiscretions as we struggle to get it right. Jeff Novick says to get the food right first. I can try to forgive myself, but I still want my 'cake' and eat it too. I try to adhere to that old saying, "One day at a time." That way I can not indulge today, and hopefully the todays will add up. I don't have a lot of time to play this game with my health so it's important to let go, once and for all, of the items that might be adding up to sickness. Thank you for your persistence to wellness, and for posting it against all odds.

[thagwap]

I too recently joined the Esselstyn lifestyle, so happy to find oil free nut free recipes. Godspeed brother.

[tianna]

I’m starting my plant based journey now after having a health scare!! This was a well put together presentation!…I’m also going to check out that movie!

[tarab]

Thank you for the video and inspiration. I have been mostly plant based for the last 4 years. The fake meat and vegan cheese and processed food has been making an appearance in most of my meals in the past 18 months and I am feeling the effects of my bad decisions. My husband and I were just talking this morning about getting back on a whole food plant based diet. Then I turn on YouTube and there's your video. Perfect timing!😃

[IZLALE]

Thank you for making this video. It has a lot of great information. Happy to see that you’re doing well after your stroke. My 73 year old mother and I went vegan on Thanksgiving of this past. I’m doing my best to help her reverse her health issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and help her reduce her A1C. At this point, I am looking for a plant based doctor to monitor her progress. Thank you for putting out informative and motivational content. Take care.

[aNaturalist]

Congrats on your transition to WFPB! I began eating this way after a health scare 8 months ago. Things are going well for me.

[johnremesat]

Your unbiased approach is commendable. Thank you

[catecurl]

You know Chuck, everything you've said in this video is true and correct. I don't know why but the little saboteur in my head keeps telling me I need to keep looking for my personal beef flavoured magic bullet 😒. Many times as well, vloggers irritate me so I turn away. I know what I need to do and you've only confirmed it in this video. I'll bite the bullet, so to speak and get back into it in the morning. Thanks for sharing your scary time with us, and thanks for being so very human, and contactable. X

[corty]

I'am 53 and was born with Tetrology Of Fallots which is a congenital heart condition and have had 4 open heart surgeries. A few years ago I was told that I was in heart failure with the left side of my heart only working at 34% and my heart is also enlarged. In August 2014 some 8 months after my 4th surgery I decided to go vegan, initially as an experiment to see if it would help with my high colesterol and to get off the drugs for it. I was surprised what a quick change the vegan diet made to my colesterol so as a result I stuck to it. Recently I had an MRI & CT Scan as the Cardiologist had talked about the possibilty of me needing a pacemaker and they wanted to investigate further. When I had the appointment with my Cardiologist to discuss my result I got a shock. The MRI showed that I had scaring on the heart, and they think I may have a condition called cardiac sarcoidosis though I will need more tests to confirm this. The day before I got the results about the scaring & sarciodosis I decided to stop eating all the vegan crap, like the fake meat burgers, chips, oil etc and also started intimitent fasting. So for my diet I have gone WFPB with no oil and as a result of this withing 4 days I have lost almost 2kg or around 4 pounds.

[denise]

I think used to sell you test and measurement equipment in the 90s. I am now plant based too. I remembered your name. Wonderful video. 💚🌱

[NaEradeAquarius]

You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️ I have started my vegan journey. I had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes I was having difficulty breathing. I was overweight.
I feel so much better now. One day at a time improving my health: eating healthy, doing exercise, meditating :]

[legumind]

I can relate to the part of the video that talked about how members of your family were becoming sick with the standard western diet. It's human nature, but people change when they want to change. It can be frustrating to try to persuade loved ones to at least try a WFPB diet; so, all one can really do is set an example for others. Thanks for sharing your story.

[rebeccawillis]

I'm so glad you survived that stroke!

[Donn]

Great job Derek! I learned to cook Oyster Mushrooms from watching your videos! You are the man!

[soulshine]

Thank you for all the time sharing your story and inspiring others.. going vegan (ethical) but full on whole pure foods as well from vegetarian 7 years ago totally changed my life probably helped save my life after my husbands tragic death. Blessings!!

[geno]

I’am recently new here starting plant based! Just gave up pizza’ salmon ! Eggs ! I’ve eaten for years! I did keto years ago z! Now I have 29.% clogged arteries and had 2. A/fib

[machoguerrereo]

Thank you sir, glad to see your quality of life improved! Best wishes for the rest of your journey!👍💯