"Your choice of diet can influence your long term health prospects more than any other action you might take." C. Everett Koop, American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator who served as the 13th surgeon general of the United States under President Ronald Reagan from 1982 to 1989.

"Fish are friends. Not food." Bruce, the great white shark - from Finding Nemo

"Be a plant-based woman warrior" Ann Esselstyn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVtuE3WR0NhNnDiP5d_pAA

“The most ethical diet just so happens to be the most environmentally sound diet and just so happens to be the healthiest.” Dr. Michael Greger https://nutritionfacts.org

How about two quotes from the same person! "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food," "Walking is a person's best medicine" Hippocrates "Father of modern medicine," & famous for emphasizing holistic health, nutrition, and ethical care.

“One of the most important things you can do for your health is to eat more fruits and vegetables.” Walter Willett Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

“If the truth be known coronary artery disease is a toothless paper tiger that need never, ever exist and if it does exist it need never, ever progress.” Dr. Caldwell B Esselstyn, Jr.

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My name is Joan. I am 66 years old. I had a heart attack on May 5th, 2020. On May 6th I was awarded 2 stents for my trouble. Let’s start...

Hi, I’m Fred Vanderwerf and I’m 50. Turning 50 this past year in the midst of pandemic has made me ask how can I prepare myself best for...

When I was 20 years old, my aunt (my mom’s older sister) died of colon cancer. She was in her 60’s. I remember when she died, rushing to...

For those of you who don’t know... I’m Jill! Founder of @rootedgreen Before transitioning to a wfpb lifestyle, it was eggs every morning,...