After graduating from UCLA, David Carter was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals. Three years later, he was released by the Dallas Cowboys and it was at this time that he started his Health Hero journey. He began to look for answers on the best ways to heal his ailing body. David had become tired of needing the painkillers as well as the blood pressure and anti-inflammatory pills that made him feel ill. After watching the documentary “Forks Over Knives”, he made the decision to step away from meats and begin a vegan lifestyle.
David felt it was necessary to go to a plant-based diet because of the toll sports had taken on his body. While researching he discovered how the consumption of animal products creates inflammation in the body. Many were worried that he would lose weight and strength due to his new diet but he has maintained his weight and strength thus earning the name the “300 Pound Vegan”. David has dedicated his life to becoming a voice for animals, the earth and human health. He is a passionate public speaker, filmmaker and works with numerous non-profit organizations to promote the plant-based lifestyle to areas that are underserved.
If you’d like to read more about David’s personal story, we’ve highlighted him in our Health Hero Magazine.
Dr. Partha Nandi M.C. F.A.C.P. is a fulltime, practicing gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician. As an active holistic health practitioner in the field, Dr. Nandi is also the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ ABC Detroit. At the age of 16, he completed his high school education in Columbus, Ohio where he was awarded a full academic scholarship to The Ohio State University and University of Notre Dame. To remain closer to his family, he chose Ohio State. Partha graduated summa cum laude (Top 1% of the class), a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society, with a Bachelors degree in chemistry and a minor in classical Greek civilization. Partha also served as the Rhodes Scholar representative from Ohio State. Partha then traveled to Detroit, Michigan to obtain his medical degree at Wayne State University. At Wayne State, he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and graduated in the top 10% of the class. He also completed his internal medicine training at Wayne State University, where he was the intern of the year. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Nandi practices gastroenterology in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He is the author of several publications in peer reviewed journals. He is a national speaker, educating physicians on various topics within medicine. He is a patient advocate, emphasizing empathy in patient care and treatment of the entire patient, both body and mind. Partha is passionate, empathetic and dedicated to his patients and his community.
