In this exclusive VegWorld interview, Rip Esselstyn explodes many myths associated with giving up meat.

Rip reveals information on the foods that most people believe are healthy, yet that scientific research shows are not. Some foods, in fact, he deems so destructive they deserve a warning label. Want to prevent heart attacks, stroke, cancer and Alzheimer's? Then learn the facts and gain the knowledge to convince those skeptics that they are misinformed about plant-base diets, for instance:

Here is part of what you'll find out:

* You don't need meat and dairy to have strong bones or get enough protein

* You get enough calcium and iron in plants

* The myth of the Mediterranean diet

* There is a serious problem with the Paleo diet, Find out more...

* If you eat plants, you lose weight and feel great

Rip Esselstyn was born in upper New York state and moved to Austin,Texas in 1982 to attend The University of Texas where he was an All-American swimmer. After spending 10 years as a professional triathlete Rip joined the fire department in 1997. For more information on Rip and THE ENGINE 2 DIET you can go to www.theengine2diet.com.