Fire Rescue Magazine Shares the Engine 2 Story

by The Engine 2 Diet on July 28, 2010 · 0 comments

The latest issue of Fire Rescue Magazine profiles the story of Engine 2, Austin’s Plant Strong firehouse in a great article titled, “Saving Lives at the Station“. Check it out!

Highlights shared in the article:

  • The number 1 cause of fatalities of firefighters is heart disease.
  • With Rip’s influence, the Austin Fire Department now boasts close to 100 Plant Strong firefighters!
  • While appearing on the Dr. Oz show Rip challenged 3 overweight Chicago firefighters to take on the Engine 2 Diet Challenge. They each lost between 25 and 40 pounds and lowered their cholesterol dramatically!

Rip Attends Special Prescreening of Groundbreaking New Film: Forks Over Knives

July 27, 2010

Here at E2 headquarters, we are very excited for the upcoming release of the documentary film Forks Over Knives that traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering yet under-appreciated researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. — Rip’s father. The film also includes a scene with Rip from his [...]

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E2 Foodie Friday: Delicious Green Summer Smoothie

July 16, 2010

Great way to get your daily greens. Even kids love this!
For One Smoothie:
3 oz frozen mixed berries
1 cup steamed kale (leaves only)
1 tablespoon nut butter of choice

1 handful raw pumpkin seeds
5 oz (vary according to preferred thickness) Coconut Juice or Water
Optional:  add one serving vegan protein powder

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The Push for Healthy School Lunches

July 13, 2010

The Healthy School Lunch Campaign, sponsored by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), [...]

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Must Read New Articles from Vegan Thought Leaders: McDougall, MD and Campbell, PhD

July 12, 2010

T. Colin Campbell, PhD and author of the revolutionary health and nutrition book, The China Study, just published the following powerful article on the Huffington Post:
It’s Time for an NIH Institute for Nutrition
“There is no other strategy in contemporary health science or medical practice that comes close to the breadth and depth of health benefits [...]

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E2 Foodie Friday: A Plant-Based Calcium-Iron Treat

July 9, 2010

For pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers concerned with their calcium and iron intake, an easy, tasty way to get a boost every day is with a surprisingly simple treat:
Hot water and one tablespoon blackstrap molasses with your fortified milk substitute of choice.  Delicious!
Also remember — the best sources of plant-based, absorbable calcium and iron are leafy [...]

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Introducing Plant Strong Health to Corporate Wellness Programs

July 7, 2010

With most people spending the majority of their waking hours at their place of work, employers have an important opportunity to influence the health and wellness of their employees.
Companies have a vested interest in the health of their employees with the increasing cost of health care.
For some companies, medical costs can consume half [...]

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E2 Foodie Friday: Plant Strong Menu Ideas for July 4

July 2, 2010

On the path to becoming Plant Strong and still find yourself struggling with what to eat on holidays?  Americans have strong emotional ties to food traditionally associated with just about every holiday. Thanksgiving and turkey. Christmas and roast beef.  Easter and ham. July 4 and grilled meat of all kinds.
Here at Engine 2 headquarters, we [...]

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Bob Harper Goes Vegan

June 16, 2010

Bob Harper, longtime vegetarian and celebrity trainer of Biggest Loser fame, recently announced his choice to cut all animal products out of his diet.  See write-up from Action for Animals Austin.
“I enjoy living a plant-based diet because it makes me feel clear headed and strong, not to mention my genetically high cholesterol [...]

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Introducing Doug Mercer, East Hampton's "Patron of Plants"

June 16, 2010

Check out the article in Edible East End on Doug Mercer and the fantastic Wellness Foundation he created to support his community in becoming healthy through a plant strong diet. Mercer collaborates with local schools and organizations, brings in speakers including Dr Joel Furhman, T. Colin Campbell, Chris Crowley, and Rip’s father, Caldwell B. Esselstyn.
These [...]

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