Esselstyn, Caldwell B.

Caldwell B. Esselstyn is a prominent American physician and researcher known for his work on preventing and reversing heart disease through diet. He advocates a plant-based, oil-free diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, while avoiding processed foods and animal products. His approach emphasizes that many heart conditions can be managed or reversed by making dietary changes, reducing artery-clogging plaque. Esselstyn’s research and clinical studies have contributed to a growing emphasis on nutrition’s role in cardiovascular health, promoting a non-medication, dietary strategy for heart disease prevention and management.