Caldwell Esselstyn
American physician, author and rower
Caldwell Blakeman Esselstyn Jr. (born December 12, 1933)[1] is an American physician, author and former Olympic rowing champion.
Caldwell Esselstyn | |
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| Born | December 12, 1933 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale University (AB, 1956) Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (MD, 1961)[1] |
| Known for | Forks Over Knives |
| Spouse | Ann |
| Children | Rip, Jane, Zeb, and Ted |
| Awards | Gold Medal, 1956 Olympic Games - 8-oared rowing event |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Cardiology Plant-based diet |
| Institutions | Cleveland Clinic |
| Website | www |
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| Men's rowing | ||
Representing the  United States
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1956 Melbourne | Men's eights |
Esselstyn is the author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (2007). It argues for a low-fat, whole foods, plant-based diet that avoids all animal products, as well as reducing or avoiding soybeans, nuts, avocados and oils. The diet has been used by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.
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