E2 Immersion Program for Whole Foods Employees

I am super excited to hear how Whole Foods has totally embraced the Vegan Plant Based Diet! They are putting their at risk employees through an "immersion" program where they will learn how to prepare healthy meals and understand the importance of whole plant foods.  This is new on the Engine 2 Diet website:

"Rip Esselstyn created the Engine 2 Diet to help Americans lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce the risk of disease, and become physically fit — in just four weeks. The Engine 2 Immersion Program was designed in partnership with Whole Foods to serve Whole Foods’ team members that are currently at risk for heart disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and other diet-driven western diseases.


Over the course of an intensive 5 day program in the beautiful Hill Country of Austin, Texas, E2 Immersion participants join Rip, his father Dr. Caldwell B. Esslestyn, Jr. of the Cleveland Clinic, renowned nutrition expert Jeff Novick, Dr. Pam Popper, and a host of other extraordinary experts for a life-changing experience. They will receive information & education about the powerful influence that diet has on the body’s health, as well as extensive training on implementing a plant-strong lifestyle in their homes."

Whole Foods takes a stand on Nutrition, promoting Plant Based and Vegan Diets

Whole Foods has finally taken a stand on defining what Whole Food nutrition should be.  They have adopted Dr. Fuhrman's Eat for Health plan and the Engine 2 Diet!  Two of the best plans for Nutrient Dense Vegan diets.

I am encouraged that they will be making the following changes in their stores:

-Educating employees about Dr. Fuhrman's plan
-Using Dr. Fuhrman's ANDI scores in the produce section of the stores so that people can see what foods have the highest nutrient levels.
-Providing menu plans and recipes on the Whole Foods website

For more information go to the Whole Foods website.