Tag: Engine 2 diet

During the gruelling Tour de France, competitors often burned between 6,000 and 7,000 calories daily, sometimes exceeding this on particularly challenging days. Understanding what does Lance Armstrong eat to fuel such extreme demands and how his nutrition philosophy evolved provides a fascinating glimpse into elite-level sports performance.

In 2012, Lance Armstrong experimented with a plant-based diet, following the "Vegan Until 6" approach inspired by the Engine 2 Diet. The question of whether he is a vegan has circulated since his public comments on the health benefits he experienced during this period, including increased energy levels and mental clarity.

In 1987, Rip Esselstyn switched to a whole-foods plant-based diet, a lifestyle that would later fuel his career as a professional triathlete and firefighter. This shift is the foundation for what is Rip Esselstyn's daily diet today, a whole-foods, oil-free approach known as PLANTSTRONG.