What to Eat to Reduce Injury and Recover Faster | Dr. Stephan Esser
06/11/24 • 48 min
Dr. Stephan Esser, a distinguished sports medicine specialist, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to plant-based living.
Trained at Harvard and the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Esser has served as the team physician for the University of North Florida's Division I athletics and now runs a sports and lifestyle medicine practice. Beyond his professional credentials, he also has experience as a top-ranked tennis player, giving him a personal understanding of the demands of high-level athletic performance.
In this episode of The Exam Room, Dr. Esser sits down with host Chuck Carroll, "The Weight Loss Champion," to explore:
His personal journey as a fourth-generation plant-based eater
The connection between plant-based nutrition and athletic performance
Key nutrition tips for athletes to prevent injuries, reduce inflammation, and boost recovery
Dr. Esser also shares transformative stories from his practice, highlighting the profound impact of nutrition on athletic performance and overall health.
Join us for this enlightening discussion on how a plant-based diet can help you achieve peak health and performance.
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Dr. Stephan Esser
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International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine
Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt
Date: August 15-17
Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more!
Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm
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National Health Association Conference
Where: Online
Date: June 27-30
Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Caldwell Esselstyn, Joel Fuhrman, Alan Goldhamer, Stephan Esser. Plus, Chuck Carroll, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, and more!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/NHAConf2024
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Dr. Stephan Esser, a distinguished sports medicine specialist, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to plant-based living.
Trained at Harvard and the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Esser has served as the team physician for the University of North Florida's Division I athletics and now runs a sports and lifestyle medicine practice. Beyond his professional credentials, he also has experience as a top-ranked tennis player, giving him a personal understanding of the demands of high-level athletic performance.
In this episode of The Exam Room, Dr. Esser sits down with host Chuck Carroll, "The Weight Loss Champion," to explore:
His personal journey as a fourth-generation plant-based eater
The connection between plant-based nutrition and athletic performance
Key nutrition tips for athletes to prevent injuries, reduce inflammation, and boost recovery
Dr. Esser also shares transformative stories from his practice, highlighting the profound impact of nutrition on athletic performance and overall health.
Join us for this enlightening discussion on how a plant-based diet can help you achieve peak health and performance.
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Dr. Stephan Esser
Website: https://esserhealth.com
Website: https://essersports.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsserHealth
— — EVENTS — —
International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine
Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt
Date: August 15-17
Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more!
Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm
— — —
National Health Association Conference
Where: Online
Date: June 27-30
Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Caldwell Esselstyn, Joel Fuhrman, Alan Goldhamer, Stephan Esser. Plus, Chuck Carroll, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, and more!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/NHAConf2024
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Chuck Carroll
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International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine
Where: Washington, DC — Grand Hyatt
Date: August 15-17
Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Alan Desmond, Gemma Newman, Jim Loomis, Thomas Campbell, Kristi Funk, and more!
Tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm
— — —
National Health Association Conference
Where: Online
Date: June 27-30
Who: Drs. Neal Barnard, Caldwell Esselstyn, Joel Fuhrman, Alan Goldhamer, Stephan Esser. Plus, Chuck Carroll, Ann and Jane Esselstyn, and more!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/NHAConf2024
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