Why We Veto the Keto Diet...and You Should Too!
The keto diet, and others like it (Paleo, Atkins, South Beach), have become ubiquitous in our diet culture because of their rapid weight-loss effects. Unfortunately, that weight loss has come at a major cost, and...
Hypertension - A Silent Killer
47% of American Adults Have High Blood Pressure Let's take a few minutes to discuss the implications of that staggering statistic. When you get your blood pressure taken at the doctor’s office, you’ll get two...
Why Do I Have to Give Up Cheese? It's So Hard!
Let’s call it like it is. Cheese is Dairy Crack. “I just can’t live without my cheese,” you say. It is one of the most common struggles people have when going PLANTSTRONG. Here’s the thing....
How Can I Stay PLANTSTRONG When Traveling and Eating Out in Restaurants?
Rip's Tips for Eating PLANTSTRONG While Traveling I have heard every argument possible against a plant-based diet, and at the core, most comments fall into this category: “But Rip, it’s just too hard to...
The Problem with the Paleo—It's a Devil's Bargain
So what’s wrong with all the Paleo diets being promoted today? For one thing, our early ancestors didn’t eat just meat. Up to 80 percent of their diet was actually plants. And it...
What Should I Look for When I Read Nutrition Labels?
Learn to Become a Label Reading Ninja! Use this quick-and-easy method to find health-promoting products in your grocery store! Never, ever, ever believe anything on the front of a package. Instead, go to the nutrition...
Heart Disease Runs in My Family. Do I Really Have Control Of My Destiny?
Make Yourself Heart-Attack Proof - Excerpt from PlantStrong Genetic susceptibility should definitely be on the list of considerations when you prioritize your lifestyle and daily habits. But with the Standard American Diet, everyone is susceptible...
Eat Strong Food to Stop Heart Disease
Genetics loads the gun.....lifestyle pulls the trigger. Excerpt from Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue by Rip Esselstyn What is the number one reason to love our strong plants? Because it’s the only way to...
Calorie Density for Weight Loss
The coolest thing about understanding calorie density principles is that you can discard all the nonsense you’ve heard about dieting and start over with a clean slate. It’s liberating when you realize the reason America...
Mindset Matters: Failure IS an Option.
We’ve all been there. You try a new diet or decide to finally get in shape. You pick a plan, set your calendar and get to work. Things are going pretty well for a couple of...
The Truth About Oil
There’s No Such Thing As “Heart-Healthy Oil.” Let’s tackle the myth about the consumption of olive oil as “heart healthy.” This is a triumph of marketing over science. Let’s take a closer look at olive...
What Rip Eats in a Day
One of the questions that people ask the most: What does Rip eat? Here is a typical day for Rip - including his favorite meals. Breakfast Rip’s Big Bowl cereal has been fueling Rip for...