Rip esselstyn age

His father, surgeon Doctor Caldwell Esselstyn, is one of the early promoters of a whole foods, plant-based diet in the prevention and reversal of heart disease. Esselstyn attended the University of Texas at Austin on a swimming scholarship from He is the author of and Esselstyn is known as an advocate of a whole-foods, plant-based diet, one that avoids meat, fish, eggs, dairy and processed foods.

He calls it a "plant strong" diet, a term he has trademarked. He appeared in the documentary about plant-based nutrition, Forks Over Knives. During that time he was an All-American swimmer. After college, he became a triathlete and competed for approximately ten years.

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In , he retired from being a pro-triathlete and turned his attention towards becoming a firefighter and Emergency medical technician, joining the Engine 2 of the Austin Fire Department. Esselstyn eventually retired from firefighting to focus on becoming an advocate for plant-based nutrition. Esselstyn appeared, along with his father and T.

Colin Campbell, in the American documentary on whole foods, plant-based eating, Forks Over Knives. Back to Profile. Photos Works. Main Photo Add photo. School period Add photo. Career Add photo. Achievements Add photo.