الدكتور إلسورث ويرهام نباتي يبلغ من العمر 98 عامًا.

Dr. Ellisworth Wierham, a 98‑year‑old heart surgeon, has been a vegetarian for about half his life and retired from surgery at 95. He attributes his longevity to a healthy lifestyle, citing Adventist health studies from Loma Linda University. Wierham maintains his weight by eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and legumes, and he keeps active by gardening and exercising. He approaches life calmly, sleeps well, and takes naps when needed. After retiring, he attracted attention from National Geographic but chose to spend more time at home with family. Although he grew up in a family of farmers who ate meat, he was never drawn to animal products and eventually became fully vegetarian, confident that he could meet his nutritional needs with a small amount of vitamin B12. He believes the vegetarian diet is excellent for health.