Ever wonder what a day of real-life, PLANTSTRONG eating looks like? Rip Esselstyn (son of Caldwell, born 1963) takes you inside his kitchen to show us:
1. Rip’s Big Bowl (Weekday Breakfast) (0:33 – 1:04):
- PLANTSTRONG hearty whole grain cereal
- Thawed frozen mango
- Banana slices
- Grapefruit
- Ground flax seed
- Chia seeds
- PLANTSTRONG date-sweetened dark chocolate granola
- Unsweetened almond or oat milk
2. Weekend Pancakes/Waffles (Weekend Breakfast) (1:14 – 2:05):
- PLANTSTRONG pancake and waffle mix (whole grain, oil-free, date-sweetened)
- Sliced bananas
- Fresh berries
- Optional: Drizzle of high-quality maple syrup
3. Chili-Loaded Bowl (Lunch) (2:10 – 3:35):
- PLANTSTRONG chili or stew
- Greens (arugula, kale, spinach, or Swiss chard)
- Cooked sweet potato (or alternative carbs like brown rice, quinoa, or new potatoes)
- Lime juice
- Diced avocado
- Optional toppings: Sriracha or salsa
4. Chili-Loaded Quesadillas (Lunch) (3:42 – 4:26):
- Leftover chili or stew
- Greens
- Oil-free corn tortillas
- Toppings: Avocado and salsa
5. Massive Stir-Fry (Dinner) (4:31 – 6:18):
- Onions
- White button mushrooms
- Red bell peppers
- Extra firm tofu cubes
- Bok choy
- Broccolini
- Cooked wild rice
- PLANTSTRONG peanut curry secret sauce (mixed with water)
- Lime juice
6. Pizza Night (Dinner) (6:21 – 7:25):
- PLANTSTRONG organic whole grain pizza crust kit (crust and sauce)
- Diced onions
- Broccoli
- Torn spinach
- Cubed tofu
- Drizzle of barbecue sauce
💪 No fluff. No fuss.
KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS DIET FUELS A CONSISTENT EXERCISE PROGRAM:
Recommended Weekly Exercise Frequency and Duration
- Esselstyn recommends exercising at least 5 days a week.
- Each session can range from 10 to 45 minutes, depending on the type of exercise and intensity.
- The focus is on a mix of cardiovascular activities (like swimming, biking, walking) and strength or mobility exercises (body-weight movements, simple daily movements).