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Rip Esselstyn (born February 16, 1963) is an American health activist, food writer, and former firefighter and triathlete. He is known as an advocate of low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet that excludes all animal products and processed foods. He calls it a "plant strong" diet, a term he has trademarked.
Founded by New York Times bestselling author Rip Esselstyn, PLANTSTRONG offers the cleanest line of science-backed, plant-based whole foods.
PLANTSTRONG founder Rip Esselstyn spent a decade as one of the premier triathletes in the world. He then joined the Austin Fire Department where he introduced his passion for a whole-food, plant-based diet to the Engine 2 Firehouse in order to rescue a firefighting brother's health.
Jul 12, 2021 · Rip Esselstyn has followed a PLANTSTRONG lifestyle for more than 33 years, fueling his time as a professional triathlete and then as an Austin City Firefighter. One of the questions that people ask the most: What does Rip Esselstyn eat? Here is what a typical day for looks like for Rip.
As the founder of Engine 2, Rip develops and implements a range of programs and events geared toward education, inspiring and nurturing plant-strong living for individuals, families and organizations across the globe.
Professional athlete-turned-firefighter, Rip Esselstyn is used to responding to emergencies. So when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, Texas were in dire physical condition he sprang into action and created a life-saving plan.
Rip Esselstyn spent a decade as one of the premier triathletes in the world. He then joined the Austin Fire Department where he introduced his passion for a whole-food, plant-based diet to Austin’s Engine 2 Firehouse in order to rescue a firefighting brother’s health.