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Austin, Texas, firefighter and former professional triathlete Rip Esselstyn is the creator of the Engine 2 Diet, a diet which he says can lower cholesterol, promote weight loss and improve overall health in about one month. Esselstyn's book, The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds, was released in February 2009.Official Site: Engine 2 Diet
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- The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds was released in February 2009
- Publisher: Wellness Central
- Author: Rip Esselstyn
- Esselstyn is a former triathlete who is a firefighter for the city of Austin, TexasOfficial Site: Engine 2 Diet
- Has won the Capital of Texas Triathlon eight times
- Esselstyn's father, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., is a retired surgeon who studied heart disease for several years
- The younger Esselstyn realized several firefighters of Engine 2 were out of shape and had dangerously high cholesterol levelsAustin360.com: Plant-powered firefighter wants to lower your cholesterol
- Came up with a "plant-powered eating plan" designed to cut cholesterol and promote weight loss
- Book includes dieting tips, recipes and meal plans and exercise plansOfficial Site: Engine 2 Diet
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The Diet
Rip Esselstyn's Engine 2 Diet is a plant-powered weight loss plan, meaning no meat or fish, no dairy and no oils of any kind. The diet also calls for the elimination of as many processed foods as possible, and increased consumption of whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Cutting sodium intake is also encouraged.Official Site: Engine 2 Diet Austin360.com: Plant-powered firefighter wants to lower your cholesterol -
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The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds - $24.99
"I've known Rip for more than 20 years. In that time, he's been a great motivator for so many people. This terrific book will inspire all who read it to change their lives and optimize their health."-Lance Armstrong, cancer survivo...
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The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds - $24.99
"I've known Rip for more than 20 years. In that time, he's been a great motivator for so many people. This terrific book will inspire all who read it to change their lives and optimize their health."-Lance Armstrong, cancer survivo...
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[Diet and Dieting] Rip Esselstyn: The Engine 2 Diet recipes http://bit.ly/1Okdrf
@DietDieting | November 07, 2009 10:04 PM -
2/2 most importantly, Diet Coke and Popcorn will fuel my curiosity engine investigating the history of the Traveller universe. I suck so bad
@jimmmers | November 05, 2009 08:47 AM -
@nakia You could check in with my friend @AButlerBro -- he seems like he's got a black belt in the Engine 2 Diet.
@Tom_Pearson | November 02, 2009 11:11 PM -
Starting "Engine 2 Diet" this week. It's plant-based - NO MEAT/DAIRY! Would love any input from you vegetarian/vegans about where to begin.
@nakia | November 02, 2009 11:05 PM
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View All Engine 2 Diet Questions (5014) | Ask a QuestionWhat is the Engine 2 Diet and how does it work? (1 Answer)Essentially, the Engine 2 diet was developed by an athlete-turned-fireman (He was stationed at Engine Company 2). It looks like a Tex-Mex vegetarian diet combined with a "fireman" exercise program. ... read moreWhat is the lemonade diet? (4 Answers)It's not a matter of being better or worse than the melon diet. The lemonade diet is a cleansing diet that was created by Naturopath Stanley Burroughs. The Diet consists ... read moreWhat is the Best Diet for Fever ? (3 Answers)Since fever is a symptom, your food intake has to be based on the cause of the fever. Soup like chicken soup is recommended because the materials in that type ... read moreAre there any engineers around Palo Alto with Web 2.0 development experience that is interested in working on a project together? (1 Answer)I'm sure you will find some, especially with some of the layoffs. Just make a post on Craigslist or Oodle, or check out Purple People Collective and post there. There ... read more
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