About the Author

Born in upstate New York, Rip Esselstyn grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and studied speech communciations at the University of Texas, Austin, where he was an All-American swimmer. After spending 10 years as a professional triathlete, Rip joined the Austin fire department in 1997. He now travels year-round lecturing and giving seminars on the Engine 2 lifestyle. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Engine 2 Diet and Plant-Strong. Visit his website at www.engine2diet.com.

Reviews

"Firefighter Rip Esselstyn is a life-saver in more ways than one. "The Engine 2 Diet" is an effective, easy-to-follow, satisfying eating plan for even the manliest of men." --Rory Freedman, #1 NY Times best selling coauthor of "Skinny Bitch"

"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 everyone who reads it to change their life and optimize their health." -Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, seven-time Tour de France champion and founder of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

"The leading cause of death in firemen? That's right, heart attack! Rip Esselstyn is not just saving people's lives fighting fires, but he is saving lives among his fellow fireman. Rip makes healthful eating and exercise fun and doable." --Joel Fuhrman, M.D., author, Eat For Health and Eat To Live

"Want to be as strong as a Texas firefighter? Or as healthy as a professional triathlete? Then follow the wonderful advice of Rip Esselstyn, who is both. His book, "The Engine 2 Diet, " can save your life-whether you're a man or a woman. Highly recommended!" --Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, author, "Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease" and "The Spectrum"