{"id":23107,"date":"2022-01-05T21:15:06","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T05:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=23107"},"modified":"2022-03-22T21:19:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T04:19:15","slug":"8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Plant-Based Doctors We Think You Should Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>Are you curious about trying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/vegtopics\/diet\/vegan\" >vegan<\/a> for Veganuary 2022, but often feel bombarded with conflicting nutritional advice from others around you? Do you feel overwhelmed with the various streams of information available online, each one with contrasting facts? We understand that navigating this can be tricky, and that you are looking for honesty and credibility in your search.<br><br>In recent years, many more doctors, dieticians, and other health professionals are starting to advocate for a plant-based diet. This is largely because of the potential health risks associated with the consumption of animal products. There is an increasing body of evidence that links meat consumption &#8211; particularly that of red and processed meats &#8211; with chronic illness.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of highly respected plant-based doctors and plenty of vegan resources they each have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s hear it from the experts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow\/#1_Neal_Barnard\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >1. Neal Barnard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow\/#2_Michael_Greger\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >2. Michael Greger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow\/#3_Kristi_Funk\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >3. Kristi Funk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow\/#4_Milton_Mills\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >4. Milton Mills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow\/#5_Garth_Davis\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >5. Garth Davis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow\/#6_Caldwell_Esselstyn\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >6. Caldwell Esselstyn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow\/#7_Thomas_M_Campbell_and_Dr_T_Colin_Campbell\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >7. Thomas M. Campbell and Dr. T. Colin Campbell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-plant-based-doctors-we-think-you-should-follow\/#8_Michael_A_Klaper\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >8. Michael A. Klaper<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-neal-barnard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Neal_Barnard\"><\/span><br>1. Neal Barnard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23110\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard-1080x1081.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Neal-Barnard.jpg 1591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a board-certified medical doctor, author, clinical researcher, and the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">PCRM<\/a>), Dr. Neal Barnard has led several studies focusing on the impact of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain. In his book, \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/work\/quotes\/61586642\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">The Vegan Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Know About Plant-Based Eating<\/a>\u2019 he emphasises: <em><strong>\u201cThere are really only two \u201crules\u201d: 1. Build your meals from plant-based foods, especially vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes (beans, peas, and lentils). 2. Ensure complete nutrition with a supplement of vitamin B12.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-michael-greger\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Michael_Greger\"><\/span><br>2. Michael Greger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger-.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger--1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23109\" width=\"453\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger--1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger--1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger--120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Greger-.jpg 1582w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Michael Greger is a physician and the creator of the website <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">NutritionFacts.org<\/a> (one of the most resourceful tools for anyone looking for credible vegan nutrition information!) He is the author of the best-selling book \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Not-Die-Discover-Scientifically\/dp\/1250066115\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">How Not to Die<\/a>\u201d (2015) as well as its follow-up cookbook &#8211; \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Not-Diet-Groundbreaking-Permanent-ebook\/dp\/B07LF6GFRR\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">How Not to Diet<\/a>\u201d (2019). Greger is critical of low-carb diets and firmly maintains that a whole-food, vegan diet is the best way to prevent, treat, and perhaps even reverse chronic disease.<br><br><em>\u201c<strong>We should all be eating fruits and vegetables as if our lives depend on it \u2013 because they do.\u201d<\/strong> &#8211; Dr. Michael Greger.<\/em><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-kristi-funk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Kristi_Funk\"><\/span>3. Kristi Funk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23108\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk-1080x1081.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Kristi-Funk.jpg 1581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Kristi Funk is an American breast cancer surgeon and author, best known for her book \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Breasts-Reducing-Treatment-Optimizing-Outcomes\/dp\/0785218726\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Breasts: The Owner\u2019s Manual<\/a>\u201d and the treatment of celebrities Sheryl Crow and Angelina Jolie. When she discovered the truth about the role of diet in the prevention and treatment of cancer, she began (and continues) to advise her patients to adopt a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/plant-based-diet-guide#:~:text=The%20WFPB%20diet%20is%20a,with%20the%20fewest%20possible%20ingredients.\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">WFPB diet<\/a> (whole-foods , plant-based diet) as the best means to live optimal lives and to thrive.<br><br>Kristi &#8211; a strong advocate for non-GMO soy &#8211; states that <em><strong>\u201cIn addition to being anti-estrogenic in its behavior, soy is also anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and an excellent antioxidant.\u201d<\/strong><br><br><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-milton-mills\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Milton_Mills\"><\/span>4. Milton Mills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23111\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills-1080x1079.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Milton-Mills.jpg 1582w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Milton Mills is the Associate Director of Preventive Medicine with PCRM and co-author of PCRM&#8217;s report on Racial and Ethnic Bias in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. He has also been featured in the popular vegan documentaries \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatthehealthfilm.com\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">What the Health<\/a>\u201d (2017) and \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theinvisiblevegan.com\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">The Invisible Vegan<\/a>\u201d (2019), which explores dietary patterns in the African American community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to him, <em><strong>\u201cLactose intolerance is very prevalent in persons of color. As a physician, I see people who are dealing with conditions related to their inability to digest lactose. They&#8217;re led to believe they need to include dairy for health benefits. That is not true.\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-garth-davis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Garth_Davis\"><\/span><br>5. Garth Davis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23112\" width=\"451\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis-1080x1081.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Garth-Davis.jpg 1581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Garth Davis is an American bariatric surgeon, physician and author. Specializing in weight management, he is well known for his advocacy of the Whole food, plant-based diet and vegan nutrition. Davis is best known for his book \u2018<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Proteinaholic-Obsession-Meat-Killing-About-ebook\/dp\/B00KVI4HLO\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It<\/a>, which argues that a high-protein diet of animal-derived foods causes people to be overweight and more prone to chronic diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his book, he poses the question: <em><strong>\u201cMaybe it\u2019s a good time to ask the question again: How is our meat-rich, carb-poor diet working for us? We are currently experiencing a diabetes epidemic, and the affected people are eating more meat and cutting out fruit. Are they doing any better? From what I see in my office, absolutely not.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-caldwell-esselstyn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Caldwell_Esselstyn\"><\/span><br>6. Caldwell Esselstyn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23113\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Caldwell-Esselstyn.jpg 1587w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn has been a surgeon, researcher, and clinician for over 35 years and heads the Cleveland Clinic\u2019s Heart Disease Reversal Program. He is also a lecturer for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritionstudies.org\/courses\/plant-based-nutrition\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">CNS and eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When interviewed in the \u2018The Gamechangers\u2019 documentary , he said: <em><strong>\u201cIn all of western civilization, there is nothing more common than coronary artery heart disease, and that is because of the foods that most people eat every day.<em><strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-thomas-m-campbell-and-dr-t-colin-campbell\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Thomas_M_Campbell_and_Dr_T_Colin_Campbell\"><\/span>7. Thomas M. Campbell and Dr. T. Colin Campbell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Colin-Campbell.jpeg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Colin-Campbell.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23115\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Colin-Campbell.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Colin-Campbell-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Colin-Campbell-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Colin-Campbell-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The father and son duo (both distinguished medical professionals) co-authored the groundbreaking book <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritionstudies.org\/the-china-study\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">The China Study<\/a>. This book empowers people of all backgrounds to reap in the vast benefits of plant-based nutrition. Thomas M. Campbell is also the author of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/593268\/the-china-study-solution-by-thomas-campbell-md\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">The China Study Solution<\/a>, the practical \u201chow-to\u201d guide to implement the China Study recommendations and he is the co-author of the popular <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritionstudies.org\/courses\/plant-based-nutrition\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate<\/a> offered by eCornell and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.<br><br>Quoting the one and only Dr. T. Colin Campbell: <em><strong>\u201cSo, what is my prescription for good health? In short, it is about the multiple health benefits of consuming plant-based foods, and the largely unappreciated health dangers of consuming animal-based foods, including all types of meat, dairy and eggs.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-michael-a-klaper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Michael_A_Klaper\"><\/span>8. Michael A. Klaper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23114\" width=\"444\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plant-Based-Doctor-Michael-Klaper.jpg 1581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Klaper is an American physician, vegan health educator, and an author of articles and books of vegan medical advice. To improve his own health and to minimize suffering of sentient beings, Dr. Klaper adopted a vegan diet in 1981. As a former nutrition adviser to NASA, and star of award-winning documentaries such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cowspiracy.com\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Cowspiracy<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatthehealthfilm.com\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">What The Health<\/a>, he maintains that <em><strong>\u201cThere is absolutely no nutrient, no protein, no vitamin, no mineral that can&#8217;t be obtained from plant-based foods.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this gives you reassurance and confidence to dive into Veganuary 2022!<br><br>Besides, isn\u2019t it always more fun to try something new in the company of others? If you would like to connect with other vegans and discover great plant-based food near you, download the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/downloadHC\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">HappyCow App<\/a> &#8211; one of the largest vegan communities online!<br><br><strong>If you enjoyed this article, you might like to read these too:<\/strong><br><strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/top-3-myths-and-facts-about-vegan-protein\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 3 Myths And facts About Vegan Protein<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/9-best-sources-of-vegan-probiotics-for-gut-health\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 Best Sources Of Vegan Probiotics For Gut Health<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/best-online-groups-to-join-if-youre-a-new-vegan\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Online Groups To Join If You\u2019re A New Vegan<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/can-going-vegan-change-your-life\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can Going Vegan Change Your Life?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><em>Visit the rest of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/\" >HappyCow blog<\/a>\u00a0for more useful tips, guides, and recipes. To find vegan food near you, at any time and place,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/downloadHC\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">get the FREE HappyCow app.<\/a>\u00a0And don\u2019t forget to follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/happycow\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Instagram,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/happycow\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/happycowguide\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Pinterest,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/happycow\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0to stay in the loop!<\/em><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you curious about trying vegan for Veganuary 2022, but often feel bombarded with conflicting nutritional advice from others around you? Do you feel overwhelmed with the various streams of information available online, each one with contrasting facts? We understand that navigating this can be tricky, and that you are looking for honesty and credibility in your search. In recent years, many more doctors, dieticians, and other health professionals are starting to advocate for a plant-based diet. This is largely because of the potential health risks associated with the consumption of animal products. There is an increasing body of evidence that links meat consumption &#8211; particularly that of red and processed meats &#8211; with chronic illness. Here is a list of highly respected plant-based doctors and plenty of vegan resources they each have to offer. Let\u2019s hear it from the experts! 1. Neal Barnard As a board-certified medical doctor, author, clinical researcher, and the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), Dr. Neal Barnard has led several studies focusing on the impact of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain. In his book, \u2018The Vegan Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Know About Plant-Based Eating\u2019 he emphasises: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":505691,"featured_media":23117,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[2340,2778,1155,954],"class_list":["post-23107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-nutrition","tag-nutritionfacts-org","tag-physicians-committee-for-responsible-medicine","tag-plant-based"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>8 Plant-Based Doctors We Think You Should Follow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many doctors, dieticians, and other health professionals are increasingly advocating for a plant-based diet. 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