Also a distance runner (half and full marathons) in my 40s. I would absolutely say that dropping meat and dairy from my diet (a few months ago) has been beneficial to my running performance. Anecdotal, of course, but I know that you and I are not the only ones.
Also, yes, all of those things you cited, and others. In particular the existence of The Esselstyn Heart Disease Program [1], founded by Dr Esselstyn of Forks Over Knives fame, at the world's top heart hospital, is noteworthy.
Also, yes, all of those things you cited, and others. In particular the existence of The Esselstyn Heart Disease Program [1], founded by Dr Esselstyn of Forks Over Knives fame, at the world's top heart hospital, is noteworthy.
[1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/wellness/integrat...