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.

Power Point

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.

WHAT TO EAT ON A WFPB DIET

5 KEYS TO SUCCESS

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LESS WASTE, MORE TASTE • Fresh ideas, expert tips, news, and inspiration for your whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

MANGOES • Gorgeous color, juicy flesh, luscious flavor—mangoes have it all.

HOW TO CUBE A MANGO

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOWL • 8 different ways to use salad dressings

Simple SALAD DRESSINGS • Delish drizzles for greens, grains, and more.

PLANTS TO THE PEOPLE • For those who rely on food banks and free meal programs (more than 38 million in the U.S. alone), healthy options aren’t always on the menu. These grassroots groups are working to change that.

MED SCHOOL MILESTONE

VEGGIE RX

PROSTATE PROTECTION • NEW RESEARCH PROVIDES FRESH EVIDENCE THAT PLANT-RICH DIETS MAY PROTECT AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER.

AGAR • The plant-based alternative to gelatin is a staple in Asian cuisines.

BRAD WASHINGTON • An avid athlete, Brad struggled with long recovery times that hampered his ability to train.

KAREN STEINER • At 220 pounds, Karen was tired of yo-yo dieting and in search of more sustainable weight loss.

4 FOODS I BATCH-COOK EVERY WEEK • When you have the building blocks ready to go, healthy weekday meals come together quickly. Here are a few staples that I batch-cook regularly.

THE ART OF THE BLEND • Do plant-based home cooks really need a high-speed blender? We asked the experts for the inside scoop and found great options for every budget.

HIGH-SPEED PICKS FOR EVERY BUDGET

HOW TO LAYER INGREDIENTS FROM THE BOTTOM UP • For smoothies, sauces, and more, properly layering ingredients helps a blender do its best work.

BLENDER BLUNDERS: HOW TO AVOID THEM

PHYSICIAN ON A MISSION • Lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Judy Brangman (aka The Plant Based MD) is passionate about the healing power of a plant-based diet.

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT GOING PLANT-BASED • Dr. Brangman offers these tips to help you open up a conversation with your physician about incorporating a plant-based diet into your treatment plan.

HOW GREEN IS YOUR PLANT MILK? • Which plant milks have the lightest environmental footprint? A sustainability reporter breaks it down.

RESTAURANT SURVIVAL • Eating WFPB is easy when you’ve got a well-stocked fridge and pantry at your disposal. But what about dining out? We asked plant-based veterans for their tips on getting a healthy restaurant meal—even on a menu with limited vegan options.

TOP SPOTS • Check out these restaurants and vegan dishes that have won over the hearts of WFPB die-hards.

Leftovers for Breakfast • Got cooked beans and grains left over from lunch or dinner? That’s a good thing! Try them in one of these tasty breakfast recipes.

10-minute LUNCHES

SPRING IS FOR SPINACH • Soups, salads, appetizers, wraps, and more—the springtime star can do it all.

ethiopian FLAVORS • Ethiopian food is famously vegan-friendly and incredibly delicious. Try these recipes at home for Ethiopian-style eats with a WFPB twist.

INDOOR Grilling FOR TWO • Sometimes you’d...