The Engine 2 Diet
After retiring from firefighting, professional athlete and medical scion Rip Esselstyn invented a new diet. The Engine 2 Diet opts for low-fat, “plant-strong” foods that combat diseases. During the diet, people gradually transition to veganism and cut out all processed grains and vegetable oils.
People who follow Engine 2 may struggle to meet their recommended protein and vitamin B-12 requirements. Because the diet is so restrictive, it’s not always sustainable. The founder’s claims that it “reverses heart disease” are also not fully backed by research.
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