Thriving at 87 on a Whole Food Plant Based Diet | CHEF AJ LIVE! with Ann Esselstyn

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Ann Crile Esselstyn is the co-author of the recent New York Times Bestseller Be A Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious.
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Ann Crile Esselstyn developed the recipes for the New York Times best seller Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and is co-author of The Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook. A mother of four, Ann is currently focused on counseling heart patients to prepare and enjoy plant-based, oil-free foods.
For the Esslestyn Family, Plant-Based Eating is a Family Affair While Dr. Esselstyn has established the scientific and clinical foundation for the work, Ann and the rest of the family bring the know-how.
ANN CRILE ESSELSTYN ADDS THE “HOW”
Ann’s recipes, cooking demonstrations, and seminars on shopping and label reading, among other topics, have become the backbone of Dr. Esselstyn’s Prevent and Reverse Program. She created all the recipes for the Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease book and is the co-author of The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook. She is a true force for change within the plant-based movement.
To follow the Esselstyns on Instagram: / dresselstyn
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Guest introduction and Ann's genes vs eating greens plus her story
0:10:10 Chef AJ Q & A plus how Chef AJ cooks her potatoes
0:13:00 Chef AJ and Ann discuss the importance of exercise and her accident
0:18:00 Continued Chef AJ Q & A
0:25:25 Viewer and Chef AJ Q & A including Ann's sleep habits and her marriage
0:35:20 Continued Chef AJ Q & A including what Ann eats and her vegetable garden
0:46:00 More viewer and Chef AJ Q & A including her guilty pleasures
1:08:00 Final thoughts and show wrap

[@bellarosa009]

My parents have eaten rice and beans their whole lives. My dad is 90 and my mom is 84. It’s a lifesaver.

[@johndoe9362]

@@karlhungus5554 She could have lived to age100 if she took care of herself.

[@jidrit999]

@@karlhungus5554 rice and beans are not same as liquor and cigarettes

[@janetwoods5968]

@@Dave-qi3ft No, she doesn’t use oil.

[@delorarich7027]

​@@karlhungus5554 maybe so but what quality?

[@jgrysiak6566]

We only ate baked beans growing up! Learned to eat rice & black beans & plantains from Cuban friends! Never heard of it till I met them!

[@KarenMcKendry]

Who doesn’t love Ann! She is a very special woman and a great inspiration to us all. Thanks Ann and AJ!

[@lacucinadipapa3932]

As a puertorican I couldn't be any prouder knowing that rice and beans have been a staple on her family's table.

[@Dreamysunshine23]

💯🥰🇵🇷

[@arminabrackeen7301]

AJ is an excellent interviewer. She allows Ann time to think without interrupting her.

[@kefirheals7383]

Say what?? She's 87 years old. No way! I'm stunned. She is sharp as a tack!

[@Guccighandhi]

Completely coherent and articulate and animated and conscious and hearing and clear eyed and vibrant.

[@MTknitter22]

@@Guccighandhi. YES! They as well as the Colin Campbell family are outstanding examples that the science they share about what makes healthy and well-lived healthy lives is TRUE! 💕💕💕

[@cosmicwoman]

@@Guccighandhi most people in their eighties are...duh

[@maryg3143]

Ann is just awesome! I had no idea she was 87 years young! What an inspiration she is. She said in the early days they 'just had to figure it out'. I am so glad she did!

[@lynns7262]

What a great interview. Both of these ladies will be well remembered for all they’ve done to help so many.

[@jhunternissen0]

Ha! I know Anne, and Dr. Essy as well as the rest of the crew. Dr. Essy bailed me out after a lethal heart attack in 2010 in Chiang Mia, Thailand. I follow the Essy nutritional lifestyle religiously at age 89. Personally, I can vouch for the incredible care Essy and Anne have provided me. I left the hospital with an insane bag of meds. I refused to take all the meds and was sternly told that I'd die if I didn't take the meds. I replied that at least I'd die free of chemicals. (Have not seen a cardiologist since.) I immediately started searching the internet for options - first found Dr Ornish and shortly after Dr. Esselstyn's book, "Reversing Heart Disease....." Its been read and reread numbers of times. Anne and her husband are international treasures! And, they have a thriving community of followers in Chiang Mai. Chef AJ, you do fine work..... Carry on! Jerry in Chiang Mai

[@CHEFAJ]

Great story--thanks for sharing!

[@MTknitter22]

CONGRATULATIONS for your wisdom in seeking out Dr. Essy! He saved my hubby’s life after our very well-known cardiologists had only stents and those debilitating stupid statin drugs to offer. Dr Essy eating plan did in three months what none of the meds did in YEARS. God Bless Essy and Ann! God blesses their family because they have given their lives to save OUR lives!!! 💕💕💕💕

[@Stephanie-hv1vn]

Love Ann’s personality, she’s so down to earth.

[@Atheria444]

Ann is so cute and inspirational. She has so much energy! She is what 87 should be like.

[@charlotteb2578]

Ann Esselstyn is a beautiful and fantastic woman, honest, transparent, she believes in herself and is not at all boring. She has a great voice, doesn't sound old at all. An incredible inspiration 🙂

[@christined2495]

Ann is just so spunky, and a wealth of information, I never tire of her and Jane cooking together.. I want to be just like Ann when I grow up 🥬🥒🥦🫑

[@totajohn]

Thus is one for the ages. One of the best interviews in Che AJ’s long career. Watch, like, learn, and enjoy. Live well. Thanks Chef AJ

[@sandiesajner2613]

Hoping Dr. Esselstyn gets well quickly.

[@skinnydee1886]

My parents lived until 87 and 92 years old and never looked their ages! The only things that they didn't eat were beef and pork and they worked up until three days before they died. I knew many people also in my family who were vegetarians and died in their sixties and seventies. I'm 67 years old and I looked like am in my late forties. I rarely eat rice and beans and just as my late parents, I also don't eat beef and pork. I don't take flu shots and I've never got the flu. I didn't take the Covid vaccines and I didn't contracted it either! Thank God 🙏 I personally know 6 people who got Covid AFTER taking all the Covid vaccines and boosters too!

[@annan3904]

Ann just shines ✨️ Beautiful bright eyes, boundless energy, agile and so vibrant with a genuine love and appreciation for her family and life ... Yep, that's want I want to aspire to ❤️

[@livingsingleinretirement7925]

Love your new professional look AJ. Ann is the best and a great partner for her daughter and husband. Thanks a million for all you both do for the plant based community.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Chef A.J. all dressed up for Miss Ann!

[@vi3472]

I hope Dr. Esselstyn feels better very soon!

[@jodrew1845]

Ann E. is such an inspiration and frankly a national treasure🎉🎉🎉

[@valerietomsic8454]

Awww...sorry to hear that Dr. Essy is ill....hope he'll be ok soon! I REMEMBER hearing about his broken pelvis some years ago from bicycle accident...he's a WARRIOR! WHAT A TREAT to have Ann Esselstyn on here! She's a TREASURE! THANK YOU!

[@jenmac62]

Ann Crile Esselstyn has spunk, humility, and is simply a beautiful woman through and through. Fabulous interview.

[@eCitizen1]

Ann is so inspirational. I've been WFPB for almost 7 years now, and would never dream of going back to the dangerous SAD diet. (Standard American Diet). The improvements to your overall health speak for itself.

[@bonniedavis4383]

After visiting my mother in law in a rehab center at 92, laying in a bed, not being able to get up and pee on her own, I can only hope I'm as agile and bright as Ann at 86

[@Candleflower42]

Ann will probably still be pretty remarkable at 92 but having said that, at least from my observations, a lot can happen in 6 years once reaching that age.

[@MTknitter22]

I know how you feel. When my very smart and active Mom deteriorated in her 80’s, SHE was very sorry she had never prioritized exercise. She thought working was enough and as a nurse, did agree finally that her fragile heart, messed up knees, obesity was a lot due to her choices. She preached from her bed to all do not do what she did!

[@lacucinadipapa3932]

"If you stand back is not so bad" From now on I am looking at myself on the mirror real far 😅

[@ta9143]

Dear Ann Crile-Esselstyn Thank You for everything you do ! I only know you from the KZbin cooking videos that you do with your daughter and these videos have helped me so much !

[@robertjacobs861]

What a blessing to listen to Anne Esselstyn! I watch the demos she does with Jane frequently but it is such a delight to listen to a more personal interview. Thank you!

[@pantameowmeow.s.1149]

This is the first time I've seen her speaking all calm. I enjoyed it.

[@jamiehirschi2361]

Ann is so charismatic. Such a wonderful person. Thanks for this interview, it is very inspirational!

[@helenweiss-bf9ci]

Ann ist so charismatisch. So ein wunderbarer Mensch. Vielen Dank für dieses Interview, es ist sehr inspirierend!

[@ziolove]

I love this woman. Love the entire Esselstyn family. I could never thank you enough, Chef AJ, for all you do. Peace & best of health to you and yours.💚 (That savory oats sounds amazing. I love trying new things in my savory oats.)

[@katymeigs5290]

One of my favorites. I'm in my 70s vegan and appreciate her authenticity about what they eat and how they live. Until she described all the greens I might have thought they only ate plain rice and beans. What her father ate was fascinating.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Her father founded the Cleveland Clinic!

[@heidiWava]

@@jgrysiak6566 interesting!

[@cindy7702]

Good to hear Ann by herself We get to know her better..Lovely lady..

[@missyetling9905]

I always wanted an interview with just Ann Esselstyn. So happy Chef AJ did it. Love this lady.

[@brendafosmire6519]

So nice to hear from Ann without Jane overpowering her. Ann is fantastic, inspiration.

[@dottiea.2186]

Bingo 👍❤️

[@Maryisthegoldengirl]

I loved this interview AJ! Ann is the BEST! Very down to earth, vibrant and full of good insights !! Yeah Ann!!

[@sandiesajner2613]

Ann Crile-Esselstyn is an icon on her own! She is humble and a magnificent human being just as she is. She is authentic and truly amazing. She is a beautiful woman who appreciates others for the goodness that she sees in them and she lets us all know in the kindest of ways.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Met her in Whole Foods Mkt, she's sort of the same as she was on U tube, not too talkative, gave me short answers to my comments.

[@Ad-Infinitum]

@@jgrysiak6566 Personalities differ. I appreciate that she's authentic even when filmed and doesn't put on a persona.

[@shess1640]

What a treat….Anne’s as sharp as ever and a real joy to listen to. Wonderful interview, thank you AJ!

[@valerietomsic8454]

SHE IS AMAZING!

[@pinkypromise111]

She sure is sharp like a young girl!

[@MilaDanceSport]

Absolutely loved this! Thank you, Chef AJ, for helping us get to know Ann. I've never watched either of you, but have seen and heard about you both in the plant-based community for years. Wow, so inspiring. Our family is now whole-food plant-based for over 5 years (2 little kids and a third pregnancy currently.) Ann makes me excited to get older! She makes 87 look so fun and happy! And, I think that's one thing she can be proud of: I've shared this on my FB to hopefully help inspire those that may want to but are still scared to go plant-based, to see that it's healthy and safe, and in fact, 87 very rarely is how Ann is - healthy, happy and vibrant... And Chef AJ, I loved getting to know you as well! Thank you for bringing this content to us, it's so valuable!

[@peter5.056]

All my high school friends are fat and sick. I'm 43 now, and whoa....at our 25 year reunion, I almost couldn't recognise anyone, they had become so distorted by obesity. Maybe 10% of them were slim, and I was by far the leanest person there, and there was one other person eating a WFPB diet, and they looked great, and was obviously in very good physical condition. It was pretty disturbing to see those who used to be hyperactive teenagers with BMIs of 20, now fat, dulled, and sluggish. Why do we do that to ourselves!?!? I'll never understand it.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Went to my 35th reunion, everybody fat & sick & old. Even the people I was attracted to back then were unattractive to me now!

[@peter5.056]

@@jgrysiak6566 Yep. Same here.

[@galespressos]

Food in the store and advertising bad products as good, plus pressure to live an unnatural life style would do it. Many of the people I knew died in their 30s, some late 20s. The few around are and were health conscious, liked exercising and getting out in nature, and ate as well as they could so they did all right body wise. The ones who died young had cancer, a couple had accidents. Lots of cancer in young people. Chemicals everywhere and bad lifestyles.

[@galespressos]

@@jgrysiak6566 😢 Had many friends die young of cancer so understand the feeling of shock. Overwork, poor nutrients, imbalanced life style, exposures to toxins seem to be getting many people sick. Some people I knew are in great shape though not many from that generation are.

[@jgrysiak6566]

@@galespressos & lotsa food poisoning!

[@wendygardener2316]

We love Ann so much!!

[@pamelamartin1189]

I love Ann , I hope they never stop showing Forks over Knives . Get well soon Dr Esselstyn

[@feuerlocke535]

Thank you to Jane for having Anne on internet! 😄 I really love to watch you both.

[@sherriepiechowski4556]

This was sweet! I love how purpose driven and challenging Ann lays her life out. What an inspiration to get up off of that thing called the hinder! 😂

[@carolynlapota5495]

Loved this interview. Always enjoy Ann. Of course I love the whole family,

[@kristinesjostedt4183]

I just love the Esselstyn family and Ann is the gem at the top of the crown! And a fellow Smithie😊

[@lindamcnamara935]

You are both two of my biggest sources of inspiration!! Keep on shining! 🌟

[@lifechoices7869]

After this, I know I need to really up my game to keep up with this amazing soul!!!!

[@debhadden205]

Thank you for this very uplifting interview. AJ you look stunning in that orange!

[@r.mcd2921]

Thank you so much for this. I've seen Ms Esselstyn with her daughter Jane many times, and together they're charming personae. But this interview gave me a much more detailed impression of her as an individual. I found her to be intelligent, thoughtful and relatable. She is unvarnished, and seems to live an authentic life, supremely comfortable in her own skin. The standard question about pride was answered in an atypical way, and that was wonderful. Aren't we all ridiculously pressured or shamed into leaving our marks? Her joys seem to come from her experiences with her loved ones. Here here. Thank you as well for mentioning the terrific Japanese film "Afterlife." It's one of my favorites. Thank you Chef AJ for all you do for all of us, and for all the animals. And this series on older vegans has been superb. Kudos.

[@debralynfisherpryor7728]

What a great opportunity to get to know Ann better because she was on solo. Wonderful interview AJ!

[@kararaehsler3581]

Ann is AMAZING!!!!! Love love love her so much! She and Dr. Essylsten are the og Plant Parents! So blessed by them (and you, Chef AJ) for all you do for this WFPB community!

[@katievdbshsh757]

Ann, I felt same way as you then my Dr. Talked me into a test checking capacity of my lungs. Surprise,surprise-- I ended up with lung cancer in my lower left lung. Dr was able to remove it all, thank God. I'm doing well now. I'm 76 yrs old. Think again about doing tests Dr recommends. God bless you from Katie in Oregon

[@jgrysiak6566]

Love Miss Ann! Turned a corner in Whole Foods Mkt & she was standing there. I recognized her right away with her mask on!

[@plants2therescue618]

Ann is the absolute best! I love her down to earth nature and her energy!

[@vi3472]

I love this woman! So great to hear her speak about her life and family! Thank you Anne and Chef AJ! 💙💙💙

[@magigurl755]

This is my first time being treated to Ann on her own and what a treat she is, ty AJ! 💎💎💎

[@jgrysiak6566]

Watch her lecture on going plant based in Canada on U tube; she's a scream & very informative! She knows her stuff, I wish Jane would shut up & let her talk more!

[@lucinawhitney2839]

Thank you Cheff AJ, for continuing to interview very inspiring people. You really keep encouraging thousands of people around the world with your daily podcas about the valuable benefits of a plant base diet.💕

[@lizpimentel2566]

I could listen to Ann speak all day! So much knowledge and life experience, and such a lovely lady ❤

[@ahutton49]

Mrs. E you are a true joy to watch. You remind me of my 90 yr old Mother and I thrive on your energy. You and my Mom would love each other and I now have her eating plant based and she loves it. Thanks for being you and keep up the good energy. Smooches!

[@supermeli]

"Do I finish the box?" 🤣 Great interview, lots of love from Puerto Rico! 🍛💕

[@karendeeble121]

What a fabulous interview with a wonderful woman. It was lovely to have Ann alone and to get to know her. Thank you, AJ

[@fairelaine]

One of my favorite KZbin interviews EVER! Cheers to you both!!

[@rp3343]

I will remember Anne for teaching me to eat brocolli stalks. Before , I used to throw them out. 😟 So thank you, Anne.🙏

[@jenniferberghan5768]

Hi AJ I’m from Australia, loved Ann’s interview! I grow 4 varieties of sweet potato, my favourite is the Hawaiian one, white and purple. It’s slightly drier than the orange but I steam it till half cooked then pop it in the air fryer till browned and crispy. Delicious with my sunflower ranch dressing and sweet chilli. Yummy 😋

[@ultmiddle4991]

Where in the world do you live and what is your soil like? I haven’t had much luck in the alkaline clay soil of North Central Texas, USA, even with amendments. The leaves make good greens, though

[@holliecarson3429]

Oh, I would love your sunflower ranch recipe.

[@sandiesajner2613]

As many times as I’ve listened to and talked with Ann, this interview of yours Chef AJ is so awe inspiring and interesting. I love the Esselstyn family and all the wonderful experiences they create in every one’s lives who have ever met them or read any of their books, or watched their KZbins. Ann is my mentor and continues to motivate me to continue to be more and do more. I am fortunate and live near them. I consider them my neighbors and best of friends.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Miss Ann has helped me so much in my WFPB journey. Listen to her video when she gave a talk in Canada on how to start plant based. She is a scream in front of an audience!

[@terryhopeful]

One of the best, Chef AJ, interviews another one of the best, Ann Esselstyn!! This turned out to be one of my all-time favorite episodes! Thank you thank you -- can't wait to ge the new book and read the grandkids' quotes!

[@valeriee3039]

Chef AJ Great job! Love Ann Esselstyn. Such a lovely interview!

[@teresajablonski454]

Bravo! What a Woman! Congratulations AJ on a great interview.

[@loriegonta3622]

my cardiologist is friends with them and highly recommend them. I bought the warrior women book. I am moving to plant-based at the age of 62.

[@velindamitchell583]

What a privilege to listen to these two amazing women! Thank you for sharing. Just an aside, the red pistachios were died to cover unsightly stains on the light colored shells. One company started it to make themselves stand out in the marketplace, and then everyone else joined in. But then they developed harvesting methods that prevent the shells getting stained, so its not necessary to dye them. Possibly being influenced by red dye becoming unpopular.

[@cathyjanovjak4140]

Chef AJ, I just love listening to your interviews. You are winsome and pull out the best in people. I hope I get to meet you someday. This interview was amazing

[@mamakins5123]

I never realized how much Jane is so much like her mother! Awesome video.

[@susanbristol18]

I have the book. It is absolutely beautiful. It is worth every penny. I’ve been following Jane and Ann for a while and love their recipes.

[@terryelizabeth2841]

I’m grateful for and and her whole family they’ve helped my family even if my family doesn’t know it😊

[@prettygirlsmom9567]

Thank you to you both, so very much!

[@annfail-smith8500]

BRILLIANT GUEST...SHE IS AMAZEING...AND SO ARE YOU CHEF AJ

[@valeriehopebennett]

RICE AND BEANS MY JAMAICAN UP BRINGING WITH COCONUT VEGAN AND VEGS ARE THE BEST FOR HEALTHY LIVING THANKS

[@arigirl4536]

I love Ann!!! Thank you for having her on!!!

[@DianEnglish56]

So Cool to see her and your interactions. She’s such a Sweetheart!

[@springraynes]

Love you ladies! Thank you for all that you've taught and shared with us!

[@amieklingler1574]

Fantastic interview with Ann! She's great! Love her laugh her sense of humor and her smile! 😊❤️

[@michelleshultz126]

What a wonderful interview!! Ann is life goals for me. I want to be as life loving, passionate and energetic as her into my 80’s! ❤

[@Scor-ah]

I dabbled with veggie eating alot in the early 70's the only cookbook was "diet for a small planet" I cooked every recipe in it...lol

[@janiceshanks7923]

Always love watching Ann and Jane ❤️

[@karenrosen4199]

My inspiration. Thank you for doing this interview Ann.

[@elizabethbarth176]

Ty, chef AJ I love watching you and Ann is such a good example of what's to come eating a healthy vegan diet. ♥️

[@lindalatham412]

I loved this interview...Anne is fabulous!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dogstoryteller]

Chef AJ this was such a wonderful treat to hear Ann’s insights! She is such a joyous inspiration! Thank you for all the valuable content you give us! It is truly life changing! Thank you so much!

[@barbbrazes869]

Thanks for sharing love and love of plants and healthy lifestyle!! Chef AJ and Ann are wonderful shining beams of light!!!

[@donnaarney587]

I absolutely love this interview and love this lady. So much respect for this family!!!!

[@veganover50]

So inspiring! Love all the Esselstyns!! ❤️

[@randyjoseph8145]

I wish I could be friends with Ann! She is smart fun interesting energetic and just has a spirit I would like to be next to.

[@ElinorRumming]

Love this woman! She is so spunky and real!!! ❤

[@anncammarano1077]

Thank you so much for such a great interview. I loved it!

[@shellyvavrick1088]

Although I wish my Mom was plant based, She is 87 years old and not on any medicines . 💞💞

[@beatricemillar6802]

Thank you AJ this video was wonderful I watch Ann and Jane cook and it’s so enjoyable, Ann is such a role model. Bea

[@saintamata1841]

I love Ann!! She is the best! Love the whole family!

[@acwrite32]

Love Ann! Thank you!

[@lynnlewis4320]

What a fabulous interview with rockstar Ann!

[@madamplant]

This is so great! Thank you both!