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"Forks Over Knives: How a Plant-Based Diet Can Save America "

Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet for more than 20 years. They work together to counsel patients both in Cleveland, where they live, and in summer at the farm in upstate New York where Dr. Esselstyn grew up. Dr. Esselstyn concentrates on the medical details, and Ann focuses on healthy foods and how to prepare them.

"Eric C. Sharer, MPH, RD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian (RD), as well as a culinary expert, who is dedicated to promoting and embracing the health benefits of a plant based diet for disease prevention, treatment, and optimal health. His passion for food and health began at the age of 13, while working in a restaurant/resort. He combined his passion for cooking and nutrition by earning an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Nutrition, both from Johnson & Wales University. He then earned a Master of Public Health, with a concentration in community nutrition, and completed The Dietetic Internship Program, both at Benedictine University. Eric has extensive culinary arts training working in a wide variety of arenas. These include food production for specific diseases and all stages of the life cycle, working at resorts, fine catering, and as a pastry chef. In addition to working at The Block Center, Eric further promotes the benefits of a plant based diet by being the Chicago Outreach Coordinator for The Vegetarian Resource Group, and also conducts cooking classes and nutrition education as a Food for Life Instructor for The Cancer Project. We sat down to talk to Eric to ask him how his plant-based nutrition approach works."