Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease : The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure

by Esselstyn, Caldwell B.

• ISBN13: 9781583333006
• ISBN10: 1583333002
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-31
• Publisher: Avery Trade

Summary

In Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., a former surgeon, researcher, and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic, challenges conventional cardiology by posing a compelling, revolutionary idea-that we can, in fact, abolish the heart-disease epidemic by changing our diets.

Author Biography

Caldwell B. Esselstyn, JR., M.D., was a researcher and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for more than thirty-five years, where he was a member of the board of governors and president of the staff. Dr. Esselstyn served as the president of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Coronary Artery Disease. He and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet for more than twenty years.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. viii
Introduction	p. x
The Heart of the Matter
Eating to Live	p. 3
"Someday We'll Have to Get Smarter"	p. 13
Seeking the Cure	p. 19
A Primer on Heart Disease	p. 29
Moderation Kills	p. 35
Living, Breathing Proof	p. 46
Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me?	p. 57
Simple Steps	p. 67
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 76
Why Can't I Have "Heart Healthy" Oils?	p. 82
Kindred Spirits	p. 87
Brave New World	p. 94
You Are in Control	p. 101
The Joy of Eating
Simple Strategies	p. 113
Advice from Ann Crile Esselstyn	p. 119
Breaking the Fast	p. 127
Feasting on Salads	p. 138
Sauces, Dips, Dressings, and Gravies	p. 157
Vegetables, Plain and Fancy	p. 173
Soups, Thick and Delicious	p. 186
Sandwiches for All Occasions	p. 207
The Main Course	p. 219
Wonderful, Easy Desserts	p. 265
Acknowledgments	p. 287
Notes	p. 289
Safe Food	p. 292
Resources	p. 294
Publications on Heart Disease by the Author	p. 300
Index	p. 301
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