we can eliminate chronic illness if we can get people to eat whole food plant-based nutrition Dr Caldwell eselin Jr is a 91 year-old renowned physician surgeon and Pioneer in preventive medicine celebrated for his groundbreaking work in reversing heart disease through Nutrition a former surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic Dr Elon turned his Focus to plant-based nutrition after recognizing its transformative potential in combating chronic illness including cancer his best-selling book prevent and reverse heart disease has inspired count L individuals to embrace Whole Food plant-based diets for Better Health a true advocate for lifestyle Medicine Dr elon's research
and approach have reshaped the way we think about food as medicine in this video Dr eltin a renowned cardiologist and cancer surgeon shares essential insights on chronic diseases like cancer and heart failure he Reveals His go to breakfast one he enjoys not just in the morning but even throughout the day Dr esselon also highlights his favorite fruits and offers important advice on the one type of breakfast you should avoid first Dr Elin shares important information on cancer and heart diseases My Story begins actually in the late 1970s early 80s when I was chairman of the
breast cancer Task Force at the Cleveland Clinic my frustration was that no matter for how many women I was doing breast surgery I was doing nothing for the next unsuspecting victim and this led to sort of a bit of Global Research and it was quite striking to find that breast cancer rates in Kenya were something like 30 or 40 times less frequent in the United States and if you looked at breast canc cancer rates in rural Japan in the 1950s it was very infrequently identified and yet as soon as the Japanese women would migrate to
the United States by the second and third generation they now had the same rate of breast cancer as their Caucasian counterpart but even more powerful perhaps was the data on cancer of the prostate in 1958 in the entire nation of Japan how many autopsy proven deaths were there from cancer of the prostate 18 that's the most mindboggling public health figure I think I've ever heard but I made it decision then that I was concerned that my bones would long be dust before I could really answers between nutrition and cancer and so I chose to deal
with cardiovascular disease which is the leading killer of women and men in western civilization and it was quite striking that in this Global review there were a number of cultures by Heritage and tradition that simply lacked any cardiovascular disease they were plant-based coronary artery disease is the leading killer of women and men in western civilization this is a foodborn illness the breakfast doctor eltin eats every single day breakfast like oats I am such a great fan of protecting your endothelial cells one of the ways you start out to protect your endothelial cells during the day
is to have a breakfast like oats because oats are really quite famous for lowering cholesterol do responsive that's why I have it sometimes twice a day endothelial cells are like the body secret superheroes lining the inside of your blood vessels and working non-stop to keep you healthy they produce nitric oxide which helps blood vessels relax improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure these amazing cells also fight off plaque buildup calm inflammation regulate blood clotting and protect against oxidative stress keeping chronic diseases like heart disease stroke diabetes and even cancer at Bay but when they're under
attack from Bad Habits Like poor diet smoking or high cholesterol they lose their superpowers luckily organic oats are here to save the day packed with beta glucan fiber to lower bad cholesterol and antioxidants called avenanthramides to fight inflammation oats also boost nitric oxide production to keep your blood flowing smoothly they even stabilize blood sugar and deliver magnesium to protect these tiny Heroes to make oats more delicious and nutritious Dr tin always adds a generous helping of fresh berries to his bowl the more berries you get the more of this wonderful nutrients and fiber so I
have blackberries blueberries strawberries and I like raspberries blueberries strawberries and blackberries blackberries blueberries strawberries and raspberries are incredibly healthy because they are packed with essential nutrients antioxidants and fiber these berries are rich in vitamin C which boosts the immune system and anthocyanins Powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation and protect cells from oxidative stress lowering the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer they are also high in dietary fiber which supports digestion stabilizes blood sugar levels and promotes a feeling of fullness additionally their nutrients improve brain health enhance memory and reduce the risk of age-
related cognitive decline low in calories but rich in vitamins minerals and anti-inflammatory properties these berries are a delicious and nutrient-dense way to support overall health the key to getting the most out of these fruits is to eat them whole with all the fiber in that fruit the absorption is safe and slow I have no problem with people eating an orange eating an apple but when when they make it into juice now I got a problem it's like a rocket going off your stomach and that's going to injure the endothelial cell in addition to berries he
enhances his organic oats with nutrient packed flax seeds or chia seeds for an extra boost of health benefits got this wonderful flax seed meal for the mega3 flax seeds and chia seeds are Tiny But Mighty powerhouses packed with nutrients that do wonders for your health full of omega-3 fatty acids these little seeds help fight inflammation and keep your heart healthy by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure they're also fiber rich which means they help keep your Digest and smooth stabilize blood sugar and keep you feeling full and satisfied flax seeds bring an extra punch with ligant
antioxidants that may lower the risk of certain Cancers and help balance hormones both flax and chia seeds are packed with protein and essential minerals like magnesium calcium and iron giving a boost to your bones and muscles adding them to your meals is an easy way to supercharge your diet with a mix of heart brain and immune boosting benefits if Dr esselin is feeling extra hungry he adds one or two bananas to his Nots for a natural filling boost two bananas bananas are like little superheroes for your endothelial cells packed with pottassium they help keep your
blood pressure in check taking the pressure off your blood vessels and helping your endothelial cells stay strong and healthy the fiber in bananas also helps lower cholesterol keeping your arteries clear and reducing the risk of plaque buildup plus they're a good source of vitamin C which acts like an antioxidant Shield protecting your endothelial cells from oxidative stress and inflammation finally Dr Elin tops his oat porridge with oat milk making it the perfect breakfast staple he enjoys every morning and sometimes even throughout the day when he's craving a nutritious boost and this is the oat milk
but you can use unsweetened almond and soy but I seem to use oat milk oat milk almond milk and soy milk are all healthy plant-based Alternatives that provide a range of benefits while also being great for boosting your calorie intake in a nutritious way oat milk is rich in fiber particularly beta glucan which helps lower cholesterol and support heart Health while offering a creamy texture that's perfect for smoothies coffee or porridge almond milk is low in calories but packed with healthy fats vitamins like e and antioxidants supporting skin health and reducing inflammation making it a
great option for overall Wellness soy milk made from protein-rich soybeans is an excellent source of plant-based protein and essential nutrients like iron calcium and vitamins D and B2 supporting muscle health and strong bones all three milks are naturally dairyfree making them a good option for those with lactose intolerance and they can be a great way to add extra calories without refined sugars since this is such an absolutely delicious meal anytime between meals whether it's between meals in the morning or afternoon or an evening snack like I do but there is a type of breakfast Dr
Elon advises us not to eat if you have a breakfast of bacon and eggs and butter and toast you are absolutely destroying your endothelial cells and if people do that every day starting at age 8 9 10 what have you it's no great surprise that by the time you're in the your 20s we know this from autopsy studies of young people between the 17 and 34 who have died of accidents homicides and suicides early coronary artery disease is now ubiquitous not enough for their cardiac events yet but they at started so how does it get
started because of the meals that they're taking that injure the endia c a breakfast loaded with saturated fats and refined carbs can harm endothelial cells impairing their ability to protect your blood vessels and overall health so enjoying a breakfast like oat porridge topped with berries and flax seeds is an excellent choice just like Dr esselon recommends here's his final remark to wrap things up now conventional Cardiology with all those procedures and all that expense there's High mortality High morbidity and sadly it does not cure the disease and the expense is unsustainable however when you're treating
causality with plant-based nutrition no mortality with the diet no morbidity with the diet and what happens with the passage of time the benefits just continue to improve