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.

COMFORT & JOY

THE FORKS OVER KNIVES DIET EXPLAINED

Forks Over Knives

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THE FEED • Fresh ideas, expert tips, news, and inspiration for your whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

BEETS

SHOWSTOPPER • Create the perfect WFPB charcuterie board for your next get-together.

WARRIOR WOMEN IN THE KITCHEN • Whole-food, plant-based eating is a family affair for mother-daughter duo Ann and Jane Esselstyn. Ann’s husband, Caldwell Esselstyn, MD, is a pioneer of the WFPB movement. Their son, Rip, launched the Engine 2 and Plantstrong brands. Now Ann and Jane are releasing their fifth cookbook together, Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior, to empower women (or anyone!) to fight disease and illness with plant-based nutrition. FOK chatted with them about their latest collaboration.

DOUGLAS GORDY • At 216 pounds, Douglas had prediabetes, asthma, and rosacea, and he had to take high doses of statins to bring down his cholesterol.

KAJAL VORA

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

AIR FRYING 101 • A popular appliance among healthy home chefs, the air fryer continues to gain traction in the oil-free plant-based world. We spoke to air-frying experts to uncover the best techniques for using this trendy countertop tool.

AIR-FRYER PICKS FOR EVERY HOME COOK

PRO TIPS FOR AIR-FRYING SUCCESS

EASY AIR-FRYER RECIPES FOR BEGINNERS

HOMEGROWN HEALTH • Pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician Qadira Ali Huff, MD, MPH, uses her plant-based expertise to empower families through nutrition education.

AUTUMN QUICK BREADS • Warm up a cool fall day with one of these healthy home-baked creations.

Salads Every Which Way • Layered, plattered, or tossed, these stunning salads will please the eyes as well as the palate.

GREAT greek • Experience incredible Mediterranean flavors with these oil-free, plant-based creations.

Stuff It • Stuffed vegetables are a cinch when you start with a deliciously flexible filling recipe.

PREP-AHEAD BREAKFAST BAKES • For a festive fall breakfast or brunch with loved ones, these tasty recipes let you assemble your main dish a day ahead so all you have to do the morning of is pop it into the oven.

incredible THANKSGIVING MAINS • Please a crowd with one of these delicious, centerpiece-worthy entrées.

SIMPLE 5-INGREDIENT SIDES • These tasty dishes keep it short and easy. Just a few elements are all you need for fresh, tasty add-ons for your meals.

SWEET POTATO DESSERTS • Turn to the sweets for delicious, pretty, and (bonus!) good-for-you endings to your meals.

TACOMANIA • Tacos aren’t just for tortillas anymore! Find your favorite taco flavors in a soup, salad, casserole, and even spring rolls.

A COOK’S GUIDE TO WHOLE GRAIN RICE • This humble whole grain is so much more than it seems. It comes in a variety of colors and is featured in cuisines around the globe.

spicy SOUPS & STEWS • Warm yourself from the inside out with a zesty bowl of homemade goodness.

Pour it on! • Luscious holiday gravy in 3 easy steps.