I am 66 years old I am vegan most of the time other wise ovo vegetarian (over 14 years). I eat lots of nuts, I am 5'3 my weight is 114 to 124. I don't agree with this article. Nuts have never caused me to be over weight. Sitting around in the winter causes my weight gain. I

I have been bothered some time about the difference of opinion between a couple of these doctors. I have the greatest regard and respect for Dr Esselstyne and Dr. McDougall but I find their dramatically different stance on oil perplexing! Dr Esselstyne points out that Dr Vogel demonstrated with the Brachiel artery test that a single fatty (oily) meal prevented that artery to return to nomal size for six hours! Dr Ess asserts that one meal can damage the endothelium. Damaged endothelium promote atheroslerosis. Dr Ess also cites studies of casualties during the Korean and Vietnam wars upon autopsies revealed more than 70% had evidence of arterial disease, and these among average age of 22 years in these men. The doctor also cites the Paday (spelling?) study which autopsies indicated that the evidence of arterial disease was ubiquitous among these 16-35 year old victims. So Dr Ess says "NO OIL". Never. but Dr McDougall permits oil and seemingly in generous amounts. I trust Dr McDougall implicitly but this dichotomy troubles me. Would anyone care to set my mind at ease?
PS: Jeff Novac: If you should happen to read this, please stop that incessant swaying from sise to side during you presentations. I enjoy your presentations but my Dramamine bill is getting out of hand!