Forks Over Knives

Forks Over Knives, a feature film released in 2011, helped launch the concept of a whole-food, plant-based diet that has a direct effect on our health and wellness. This first-ever Forks Over Knives magazine offers delicious recipes, health and nutrition information, expert tips, and real-life success stories for healthful, happy living.

COOL SUMMER

THE FORKS OVER KNIVES DIET EXPLAINED • Forks Over Knives advocates a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet, which centers on whole, unrefined (or minimally refined) plant foods instead of animal products and highly processed foods.

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Pack and Go • Whether you’re filling a soft-side for a picnic or loading an ice chest with campsite provisions, here’s how to pack a cooler so food stays cold. The following tips ensure optimal chill for day trips, long car rides, and even weekends in the wild.

Packing Whole Fruits and Veggies

FIGS • Fragrant fresh figs are a perfect summer treat.

Varieties to Try

FRESH FIGS 5 WAYS • The juicy jewel-tone fruits go with just about everything—even pizza.

ONE SIMPLE MOVE TO MANAGE HYPERTENSION

THE SLEEP FACTOR

DOUBLE TROUBLE

CHEAT SHEET: How to Shop for Healthy Plant Milk

SHAQUILA GERMANY • In her mid-20s, Shaquila struggled with excess weight, autoimmune symptoms, and osteoarthritis that made it difficult to get out of bed.

YOLANDA BREIDENBAUGH • Yolanda had dangerously high cholesterol. Her husband had undergone quadruple bypass surgery for arterial blockages.

GET COOKIN’ • Here are my top tips to help you get into a WFPB groove in the kitchen.

Q&A • Leading plant-based experts bring clarity to your health and nutrition questions.

Farmers Market Must-Haves • Shop the greenmarket like a pro with these practical picks.

VEGAN IN THE RING • Kollins Ezekh is one of the most sought-after boxing and fitness trainers in Hollywood. His secret to a powerful punch? A plant-based diet.

Surprising Ways FIBER Fights Inflammation • When it comes to curbing chronic inflammation, 95% of Americans are missing a key tool.

Other Inflammation Fighters • Alongside a fiber-rich diet, keep these strategies in your inflammation-fighting toolbox.

Sun-Kissed BREAKFASTS • Get your day off to its best start with summer fruit in pretty pancakes or parfaits, grab-and-go goodies, or even a brunch-worthy salad.

Flavorful NO-COOK SUPPERS • Some days are too hot to heat up the oven, stand over the stove, or even fire up the grill. Keep your cool with these easy meals.

OUR Best-Loved TACOS • Taco Tuesday just got tastier. Whip up one of these all-star recipes for a mouthwatering summer meal.

ROBERT BACHER, D.C.

simple slow cooking • Who says you have to wait till fall to pull out that slow cooker? When the weather’s hot, the old-school appliance keeps your kitchen cool while leaving you plenty of time to get out in the sunshine.

BEYOND BANANA Nice Creams • These creamy, dreamy creations offer proof positive that bananas aren’t the only fruit for making a memorable nice cream treat.

Oil-Free GRILLING • FOLLOW OUR TIPS FOR FOOLPROOF SUMMER GRILLING WITHOUT THE GREASE FACTOR.

ALL ABOUT EGGPLANT • FAT GLOBE AND LONG JAPANESE EGGPLANTS ARE MOST COMMON, BUT YOU CAN SWAP IN ALMOST ANY TYPE IN MANY OF THESE RECIPES.

EGGPLANT ARRAY • Eggplants, in their many varieties, are featured in cuisines all over the world. The ones shown here are just a sampling. Probably, you’ll only find two or three types at your local supermarket, but farmers markets, CSAs, and your own garden could introduce you to some less-common varieties. We have categorized eggplants into three basic shapes and noted the...