Ep. 169: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn - Should You Drink Your Greens?

A few weeks ago, we hosted a Facebook live event with Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn to discuss the importance of green leafy vegetables in preventing and reversing heart disease. 
During the broadcast, Essy shared the science behind chewing vs. drinking your leafy greens and he also spent time answering viewer questions. It was packed with so much information and action, that we’ve decided to share the playback in podcast format.

Ann even got in on the action because she was so darn jazzed about it! And you know her, when she’s excited, she just can’t sit still!

Essy answers:

• What do we need to know about endothelial function?

• What is nitric oxide and what functions does it perform?

• What is so magical about green leafy vegetables?

• Why we should chew our greens, as opposed to drinking them? What is the science behind this recommendation?

• Why do greens have to be steamed? Is raw ok?

• Can I use apple cider vinegar on my greens, or is it only balsamic vinegar?

• What does caffeine do to your artery cells?

• If I chew my green leafy ands still have a smoothie, is that ok?

• Should I limit spinach, or should I mix up my greens?

• How long should I chew my greens? Is there an optimum amount of time?

• What effect does wine have on the endothelium?

• What is the best way to store greens?

• Ann and Essy's thoughts on microgreens or baby greens?

• Can we eat the stems from our greens?

• Is insulin resistance the core cause of cardiovascular disease?

• Is hyperthyroidism improved with a whole food plant-based diet?

• If I have a problem with tooth decay, is it ok to use toothpaste with fluoride?

• What are some of Ann’s favorite ways to get greens into her meals?

• Does Menirges Disease have any correlation with heart disease?

• Where does exercise come into play? How important is it to our health?

• I’m wfpb and my cholesterol is still high. Anything I can do?

• What can I do to raise my heart ejection fraction rate?

• How quickly can a plant-based diet improve your arteries?

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