“In the winter issue of Health Science, I had the pleasure of sharing with you my January 2012 interview with the renowned Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn of the Cleveland Clinic, whom my wife and I had the privilege of hosting for dinner prior to his dynamic address at Youngstown State University.

In this issue, I have the added pleasure of presenting my interview with his extraordinary son, Rip Esselstyn, the author of the best-selling book, The Engine 2 Diet. The interview took place on July 1, 2012, following the completion of an inspiring two-day, sold out health event outside of Chicago entitled Farms 2 Forks that my wife Wanda and I attended on June 30th and July 1st.

The Farms 2 Forks event was inspired by the popularity of the groundbreaking film, Forks Over Knives, and featured not only Rip, his mom, Ann, and his dad, but our very own Dr. Doug Lisle and Jeff Novick. As you will see from the interview, “Apples don’t fall far from trees,” and Rip, like his scholarly dad and dynamic mom, sing the NHA song as well as anyone I have ever met. Attending the Farms 2 Forks event was like attending an NHA Conference and, if one comes to your area soon, make sure you don’t miss it.”