Tag: Success Stories
Rethinking My Health After September 11 Exposure
I have been a New York City firefighter for the past sixteen years. During this time I have been exposed to toxins…
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Plant-Based Diet Made Me Healthier While I Saved Thousands on Insurance
I have always been an athlete. From a young age, my mother would place my two brothers and me in any sports…
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Constant Headaches, Fatigue, and Health Problems Gone in One Year on a Plant-Based Diet
One year ago today, my life changed forever. I feel blessed to have stumbled upon Forks Over Knives. It completely changed my…
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Forks Over Knives, Plant-Based Lifestyle Ended Years of Yo-Yo Dieting and Poor Health
For the past three years, I have been battling several health issues and trying to control my weight. I have been overweight my…
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Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death
In this NutritionFacts.org video, Dr. Michael Greger looks at the leading causes of death in the United States. Using recent studies, Dr. Greger gives…
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Changing My Diet Saved Me from an Early Grave
To say I had a rough childhood is an understatement. My father was a maniac, alcoholic prizefighter who constantly beat my mom…
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Inspired by “Forks Over Knives” and “The Engine 2 Diet,” I Lowered My Cholesterol and Cleared My Skin
I’m 38 years-old, and my father had his first heart attack at 40. I’ve been taking beta-blockers since the age of 20…
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When My Heart Surgeries Failed, Dr. Esselstyn’s Book Taught Me How to Take Back My Health
In 2008 I had double bypass surgery. Two years later, both grafts were completely blocked. One was stented and the other could…
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How I Went from Cancer Patient to Ironman Triathlete
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, What inspired you to do an Ironman Triathlon right after being diagnosed…
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How I Dumped Milk Down the Drain, Adopted a Plant-Based Diet, and Regained My Singing Voice
Having known some things about foods for the last 10+ years, I wasn’t too anxious to watch Forks Over Knives, as I…
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Interview with Forks Over Knives’ Ruth Heidrich on ESPN Radio
Ruth Heidrich, who was featured in Forks Over Knives, was interviewed on ESPN 1700 San Diego to discuss her breast cancer recovery…
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At Age 80, I Adopted a Plant-Based Diet, Found Improvements in Health and Energy
You are never too old to benefit from a plant-based diet and I am living proof. Shortly before my 80th birthday, my…
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