Nutmeg Notebook Live - A Conversation with Friends Esther and Al on Living vs Existing

Nutmeg Notebook Live #128 hosted by Tami Kramer. An interview with Plant Based Dynamic Duo - Esther Loveridge and friend Al Schmidt. We have mentioned Al many times in the past in regard to his amazing heart health recover from adopting a plant based Lifestyle. We are glad to welcome him to our show today for a live discussion of his journey. Esther has been on our show previously with her husband Ben ( https://youtu.be/5j3RbH3H0GM ) and we are happy to welcome her back again to share her return to health journey. About Al Schmidt At 80 years old Al was told he had End Stage Coronary Artery Disease. If that sounds serious, it’s because it is. End Stage says it all. He was what Dr. Esselstyn calls a Cardiac Cripple, that is he was unable to do such normal activities such as walking or climbing stairs. He was reduced to sitting in front of either a computer or television. His lifespan was in months, not years. In the past he had 5 vessel bypass surgery, two heart attacks and three stints. As a last, and only, resort he changed his lifestyle and became Whole Food Plant Based, no Salt, no Oil, no Sugar. He now enjoys the following: Weight went from 180 to 137 (height is 5’11”). Cholesterol went from 250 to 118. More importantly his kidney function went from 40%, to normal. PSA went from 7 to 3.8. And the best from his perspective is that he can now enjoy all the actives that he used to. He walks a mile and a half every morning. He rides his E-bike three times a week for an hour, about 15/18 miles. Summer of 2021 he went to Utah with some Geologist friends. They hiked 3 miles and back to an open pit mine. The start of the trail was at 10,300 feet above sea level and the mine was at 11,000 feet. At 85 he was the oldest member of the crew. He will tell anyone who are interested, and even some who aren't, the benefits of Whole Food Plant Based no SOS lifestyle. He has created a website STAYINGALIVEWFPB.COM where you can find more information. It has resources to help those interested in changing their lifestyle. Including his contact information. He has received over 200 emails and answered every one. Read Al's Story Here (It's a quick read) https://nutritionstudies.org/never-too-late-reversing-my-heart-disease-on-a-wfpb-diet-at-80/ Al's Website, for lots of info https://www.stayingalivewfpb.com/ Everything you need for Life-Changing Plant Based Support\ About Esther Lebeck Loveridge Esther is the author of "FROM DONUTS…TO POTATOES" this book will offer encouragement to any reader who has tried everything to lose weight and has almost given up hope. She says, "It is never too late to begin a journey toward health". She took her first step at the age of 72 by following "The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss", a plant-based diet. Esther has been designated as a "Star McDougaller" and her success story appears on Dr. McDougall's Health and Medical Center website. She has a BA in Psychology and more recently completed "The Starch Solution Certification Course". She ·is the Administrator of "Esther's Nutritional Journey" on Facebook where she supports thousands of followers on a daily basis with her inspired words of encouragement. Esther's Nutritional Journey Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/groups/13955... Esther's Book From Donuts to Potatoes https://amzn.to/3sdjzaA Our Amazon store - https://amazon.com/shop/nutmegnotebook Other Links for our favorite vendors. ZipTop https://ziptop.sjv.io/YgNZXR use code "NUTMEG" Our Amazon store - https://amazon.com/shop/nutmegnotebook Beet Boost by NutriGardens https://nutrigardens.com/nutmeg get 15% off when you use our code NUTMEG15 Souper Cubes - https://www.soupercubes.com?ref=6 Our Holland Bowl Mill affiliate link (and landing page) (free mezzaluna) https://hollandbowlmill.com/nutmeg AeroGarden (AeroGrow) Indoor Herb Gardens Black Friday promotions up to 50% off https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8838732-10777794 JOI Plant Milk concentrate - https://bit.ly/3dTerDK Use code NUTMEG for 10% off. use Sproutman https://sproutman.com/?sub_id=nutmeg use discount code "nutmeg" for 10% off savings Well Your World https://wellyourworld.com/nutmeg JOI Plant Milk concentrate - https://bit.ly/3dTerDK Use code NUTMEG for 10% off. Mama Sezz prepared whole food plant based meals and Oil Free options http://bit.ly/2YcbGEe VitaMix USA https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8838732-14021599 WellBean Bars - use code "nutmeg10" for 10% off your order https://www.wellbean.life/ When you use our Affiliate links to make purchases we do earn a small commission without any extra cost to you. The contents of this video are for informational purposes only. Information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Always consult your health care provider if you have any health related concerns or questions. #wholefoodplantbased #weight loss #nutmegnotebook#oilfreevegan