About this episode
Welcome to our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jessica Hegarty, dish on all things plants! Jess leads product innovation for the PLANTSTRONG food line and, together with Rip, provides a peek behind the curtain on plant-based food headlines, market research, ingredients, and cooking inspiration. Plus, you'll always walk away with a recipe or two to share with your friends and family. In this episode, Rip and Jess announce the triumphant return of Rip's Big Bowl cereals available now online at plantstrongfoods.com . We also invite listeners to submit their best Big Bowl by taking a photo and posting to Facebook or Instagram, tagging @goplantstrong or #ripsbigbowl before October 1st. The most creative contribution will win a Rip’s Big Bowl sampler! Based on your feedback, Rip and the team made major enhancements and improvements to the three big bowl flavors, including: More sustainable packaging, which means you get more cereal in every bag Resealable packaging for sustained freshness A move to organic oats for better health Yummy date pieces in every flavor of Rip's Big Bowl The return of Banana Walnut, along with Date and Raisin (the Original) and Berry Almond Rip also shares the origin story of his big bowl cereal that has been the anchor of his plantstrong success for over 30 years. This homemade concoction essentially fueled him as a professional triathlete and if it's powerful and nutritious enough to fuel a pro athlete, no doubt it will nourish your endeavors and activities! Here are More Tasty Bites from Today's Episode: Order your Rip's Big Bowl Today! Click here for all PLANTSTRONG Resources, including books, recipes, and Rescue 10x Program Join the PLANTSTRONG Community BMJ Nutrition Study on Covid-19 Severity, May 2021 Rip's Homemade Big Bowl Recipe What Rip Eats in a Day The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15