Rip Esselstyn is a man of many talents and interests. He’s been known as a professional triathlete, firefighter, best-selling author, entrepreneur, whole-food plant-based advocate, world record-holding swimmer, loving husband and father, and many other things. In this episode, we talked about the future of veganism, the optimal diet for health, his entrepreneurial journey in starting one of the fastest-growing food companies in the world, advice he would give to his younger self, and more. Support the Show.

Rip Esselstyn: How to Live a PLANT STRONG Life

We’re on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

Nutrition

Fitness

Health & Fitness

In part one of this two-part series, Leif and Daphne discuss their top vegan health & fitness tips.

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Our Top Vegan Health & Fitness Tips - Part One

In this episode, Leif and Daphne dive into the science behind antinutrients - Lectins, Phytates, and Oxalates. Are antinutrients as scary as some people would lead you to believe, or is there a safe way to consume them?

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Binding and the effect of the red kidney bean lectin, phytohaemagglutinin, in the gastrointestinal tract of suckling rats
Red kidney bean poisoning in the UK: an analysis of 50 suspected incidents between 1976 and 1989
Plant lectins in cancer therapeutics
Associations between plant-based dietary patterns and risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality
Phytic Acid: From Antinutritional to Multiple Protection Factor of Organic Systems
Dietary factors and the risk of incident kidney stones in younger women: Nurses' Health Study II
Urinary phytate concentration and risk of fracture determined by the FRAX index in a group of postmenopausal women
Phytate Decreases Formation of Advanced Glycation End-Products in Patients with Type II Diabetes: Randomized Crossover Trial
Iron absorption in man: ascorbic acid and dose-dependent inhibition by phytate
Calcium oxalate in plants: formation and function
Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis
A Study of Diet and Lifestyle and the Risk of Urolithiasis in 1,519 Patients in Southern China
Risk of Kidney Stones: Influence of Dietary Factors, Dietary Patterns, and Vegetarian–Vegan Diets
Dietary intake of fiber, fruit and vegetables decreases the risk of incident kidney stones in women
Dietary oxalate and kidney stone formation Support the Show.

Should You Be Concerned About Antinutrients?

In this episode, Leif and Daphne review Daphne's STRUGGLE acronym. They discuss struggles they have overcome in life and fitness, and how you can use adversity as an impetus for growth.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo. Support the Show.

Embracing Struggle

In this episode, Leif and Daphne are inspired by one of their favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, as they discuss 9 easy ways to make your habits stick.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo. Support the Show.

9 Easy Ways to Make Habits Stick

In this episode, Leif and Daphne look at essential nutrients to obtain on a plant-based diet. They discuss how much of these nutrients you should consume daily, along with plant-based foods that are high in these nutrients.

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We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo. Support the show

Rip Esselstyn: How to Live a PLANT STRONG Life

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