He REVERSED HEART DISEASE at 80 On A Plant-Based Diet! | Chef AJ LIVE! with Al Schmidt

[@catherinebell122]

He does not look 85! Vibrant, beautiful, energy and smile❤️

[@carl13579]

AJ, you could do hundreds of these. It never gets old. I'm a lot younger than Al Schmitt, but both I and my dad have similar stories. My dad is 89 and still doing great.

[@gabriel65304]

Hello Carl ,still I remember you 😊. You mean that you have same story like Al Schmitt .. with stents and bypass? Or ?!🤔 thank you I am male 55 old, 2,5 years ago I got a stent on my artery coronary left. I followed medication just a week. Around 5 months later since stent was placed I discovered dr Caldwell Esselstyn and I started his diet strictly until today. So far I am feeling fine, with a stent and without any drugs after 23 months just with plants based diet.

[@carl13579]

@@gabriel65304 It's now 5 1/2 years for me, and 11 years for my dad, who is still doing great and about to turn 91.

[@stephko8312]

Al is great, what a good hearted person! He is my model and inspiration. Thanks so much for inviting him to the show

[@2008aa6]

Not on;y is he inspirational, the way he told his story was honest and humorous at times, I couldn’t stop listening. AJ, cannot thank you enough for introducing us to people like Al. What a story!

[@CHEFAJ]

You are so welcome!

[@LindaR423]

What a remarkable and inspiring story! I love Mr. Schmidt's sense of humor and his spirit. And he's so healthy-looking and doesn't really look 85 to me.

[@terrileeg03]

What an inspiration he is. It’s too late for my Dad but just know you are helping save lives. And look! He still has a great head of hair! 😍 That’s my husband’s excuse for not going plant-based! You’re wonderful, too, Chef AJ! I love the way you let your guests speak without interrupting them. Thanks for all you do…both of you!! 💕

[@CHEFAJ]

You're so welcome!

[@jgrysiak6566]

Your husband doesn't want to go plant based because he's afraid he will lose his hair? Thinning & hair loss is genes, hereditary, has nothing to do with diet! Lol

[@2008aa6]

So much respect for Al! So straightforward, genuine and his zest for life is amazing! I’m going to forward it to my Dad! He is 72 and already eating this way because he is seeing his 93 year old mom suffer from Alzheimer’s everyday.

[@LebecEgirlSews]

Actually, it was my doctor at Kaiser Permanente who was the one to suggest Forks over Knives. The facility in Bakersfield, CA has a farmer's market once a month and WFPB nurses and doctors there to answer questions. I'm still trying to change my eating and try to watch Chef AJ for encouragement.

[@annamarietom9864]

Me too. it started with watching vegans like chef aj in changing my eating style

[@mariaespiritu9512]

Wow, what a great doctor. I’ll give you a quick testimonial. My mom suffered a major stroke in October ‘21. Paralyzed completely on her right side. She developed 3 small pressures sores on her foot, at the the rehab facility. When she came home on December ‘21 I started following dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s book, arresting and reversing heart disease. According to wound care, the sores would never heal, due to low blood flow. They did heal, completely and now she can stand. She was discharged from wound care 2 months ago. The doctors called the healing of the sores a miracle, I knew it was the diet.

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Lol. I was a drug rep in 1987 in Bakersfield repping Cardiovascular products. My boss said it was a great drug town. Glad 2 hear they are improving their health.

[@LittleMissSunshine2451]

Cannot get enough of Al! have you had anyone with conjestive heart failure on the WFPB diet? Woud love to hear from them. We all learn so much from these leaders!!

[@jessicaramos4494]

What an inspiring story! Thank you, Al, for sharing it! I had a heart attack at age 42 in May and have found the WFPB lifestyle. I’ve struggled with food addiction my whole life and it is hard to break but connecting with stories like yours reminds me of why the WFPB lifestyle works and why I WANT to live! Thank you Chef AJ for continuing to promote this life enhancing lifestyle. I appreciate what you do! ❤️

[@WOK-YT-handle]

❤ catching up on older episodes! AJ you are amazing!

[@lisarussom5935]

Al, you are just a light 💡 in this sometimes dark place. I love you story, and your enthusiasm for self-care. God bless you . I hope you live to about 125.

[@danslagh2040]

Very inspiring!!! Great guest!! Wish Al all the Best as he helps people.......

[@mikefixac]

For me, Al's story is most amazing. To be able to turn his life around at age 80, at death's door, and to looking young and vibrant at 85. It's almost unbelievable. Al, hearty congratulations, your story is most inspiring and will live on forever. Thank you. I remember also around 5 years ago, maybe it was Al (not sure), of a man in his 80s who couldn't even get up to check his mail. He went on a plant-based diet and had the same experience as Al's. To me, this just proves that it truly is never too late.

[@CHEFAJ]

Absolutely!

[@juliejoseph2201]

He is amazing with technology for 85❤️❤️Simply amazing!

[@yeseniabennett4780]

Loved watching and listening to this episode with Al! Thank you Al for telling your story and letting us know that its never too late! Blessings to you both!

[@Igweka7695]

Tons of appreciation to you and Al. Pls continue with the good works.

[@jackiesibblis3793]

This is so amazing. Wow. The power of plants 🌱. Another great episode Chef AJ

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@monicapoole2115]

Great story, so inspiring. I love this turn around, proof that the body can heal no matter the age

[@conniecoffeepot5841]

I loved this! I learned so much, and it is so encouraging! Thanks to both of you!

[@terriem3922]

Wow. I am so glad he recovered his health.

[@vikkibendle1749]

What a lively intelligent man who got hold of the information and ran with it…his results are great. Very inspirational. My sister is diabetic and also says she would rather die early than give up her favourite foods…sad.

[@CHEFAJ]

Many feel that way unfortunately!

[@veganmentor]

Go AL SCHMIDT !!! Inspiration PLUS!!❤

[@joywhitley3141]

Love this!!!!❤ I'm sharing it.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@osoniye4209]

This is great. What a sharp guy!

[@Janet_Price]

How inspirational ~ thanks Chef AJ and Al. I never get tired of these testimonials.

[@MTknitter22]

Al, you are only wrong about one thing. You are a marvelous speaker & you do not fumble around at all. YOU ARE GREAT!!! 👏👏

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you kindly!

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

I was eating something like 35% fat diet before I went WFPB 2 months ago -- and I have to say that giving up oil and fat has been the EASIEST part of this diet for me -- although I do eat small amounts of nuts and seeds and avocado. It works for me.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Don't do nuts, nut butters, seeds, avocados, olives until u are cleared from heart disease! As per Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn!

[@raquelcoco5101]

Absolutely Excellent! Thank you!

[@CHEFAJ]

You're very welcome!

[@mabelh7305]

Will be sharing this w0ith my dad who suffers from heart problems.I hope this motivates and inspires him like he does me. He looks like the older version of Dr. Lisle:)

[@joelleaittama1416]

He looks great. 86 really! What an inspiration.

[@nazokashii]

What a lovely soul

[@missy3240]

What an amazing transformation. "... now my wife thinks I'm a smart ass" ... hilarious!😹 I really get the part about not being able to care more about other people's health than they do. This is the most infuriating, and ultimately heartbreaking (figuratively and literally) reality that I grapple with. Some of my most beloved relatives and friends I just want to shake, or lock them up and force feed them broccoli. I have stopped trying to force books and documentaries on them. This is the worst part of having this knowledge.

[@CHEFAJ]

so true!

[@jgrysiak6566]

If they don't want it, there's nothing we can do! Ultimately, we are in world of death!

[@juliegillies6688]

Loved this video xx

[@kefirheals7383]

My husband has said the same thing "I'd rather die than give up the foods that bring me joy". Wow, to think other spouses have said that also. It really takes you back. You just can't hardly react to something like that. I hadn't thought about the "food addiction" theory. When I look at it from that perspective, it does make sense.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Just tell your husband to stop loving & food that doesn't love him back!

[@JW4REnvironment]

Great books by Esselstyn and other plant based proponents. Congratulations to you, Mr. Schmidt, for following the diet! Such a great story of making the right changes! Thank you for sharing your wonderful success story! 🎉

[@geraldinerobertson4033]

You go Al..God gave you a great brain and you are smart enough to use it all

[@veganpeace_ATX]

Loved the statement he made: "You can't care more about someone's health than they do". You can let them know what you think is true, but then I think it's best to not to harp on it because it doesn't do any good. I think it will just annoy them and drive them away.

[@geraldinerobertson4033]

What an amazing young man. Oilfree sugar & saltfree does work..the body does have healing properties with suitable food

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

I really enjoy hearing stories of inspiration. An amazing man. He should live to triple digits easily 🌻 He is funny also. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos.

[@CHEFAJ]

You're most welcome!

[@roberthannula3090]

Al, Do you take vitamins everyday?

[@CHEFAJ]

Just B12

[@missiris1234]

No one is too old……

[@PihuK-ht5hg]

My dad 89 years old just had heart attack and stent placed . But he still has significant blockage in other arteries. Do you think this diet can reverse his blockage

[@bitfinesse]

Check out THIS GENTLEMAN. He knows how to take a measurement. This could only mean ONE THING: HE’S A GANGSTER 👊🏼 My MAN 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@jayneecedars7817]

I am suprised Kaiser doesn't pick Al up. Kaiser has a whole food plant based plan.

[@PihuK-ht5hg]

Are you arteries still blocked? What tests have you done to confirm that your arteries are not clogged or your heart disease is reversed . Low ldl is good but the main thing is blockage reversal . Angina improvement is great but are your arteries not blocked or less blocked now

[@kathleenhilde9657]

This was so inspiring! I love to hear stories like this and especially in the older years. Our bodies are truly amazing. Also, just found the fall Forks Over Knives magazine and can’t wait to read it!

[@WOK-YT-handle]

I often find myself wondering how many lives Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease has saved. I have bought it for people in my family (no one wants to hear it 😢)

[@geraldinerobertson4033]

Do you havea bucket list?

[@gabriel65304]

Reversed means .. to unclog your arteries clogged

[@dougfox9649]

thought avocado and flax seeds were heart healthy?

[@fruitascension5089]

For my father, the first sign of heart disease was his FATAL heart attack at 54 years old. I had plans with him and my heart was broken. Please, don't wait.

[@CHEFAJ]

So sorry to hear!

[@jgrysiak6566]

I had my parents until their 60's, heart disease took them!

[@catherinemcleod634]

@@jgrysiak6566 my mom passed away one night at 50 years old. It was thirty five years ago though. We didn’t know about plant based science back then.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Cardiac rehab! LMAO!

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

Just don't get your oat groats at a feed store: they still have the husks on them! The kind they sell for people to eat are all hulled. (Many people don't realize this and think they are unhulled).

[@mikefixac]

Thanks for that. If you knew me, I do anything to save a few bucks.

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

@@mikefixac Me too -- that's why the warning, haha.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Lol! We're not animals, we don't buy our food @ feed stores! Lol!

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

@@jgrysiak6566 Well, I learned about this from someone who DID...! It's not about being animals; it's about stretching the food dollar.

[@angelajones3677]

Is he off all his medication?

[@bitfinesse]

Yeah, oil IS great for heart disease. Causes it, actually. Want heart disease? EAT OIL! Oil’s GREAT for that lol 👍

[@cantstoplion]

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