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.
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THE FOK 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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the FEED • Fresh ideas, expert tips, news, and inspiration for your whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.
CUCUMBERS
SUMMER KABOBS • Try these tasty skewer ideas the next time you fire up the grill
MY SUCCESS STORY
GOING PLANT-BASED AS A COUPLE: STEPHEN AND SONIA’S TIPS
SWIMMING WITH SHARKS
THE HEALING POWER OF fiber
HOSPITALS WITH FARMS IT'S A THING • Fresh, healthy food is often an afterthought in the American health care system, but a handful of U.S. hospitals are changing the game with on-site farms that supply produce for patient meals and more. Here are some inspiring early adopters.
MY SUCCESS STORY
TIME-CRUNCH Dinners • Everyone needs an easy, healthy dinner solution for busy weeknights. We asked plant-based veterans what they cook up when time is tight. Here’s what they said…
SALAD DAYS • Get your summer greens on with these cool, budget-friendly tools—all $30 or less.
CHANGING HEARTS & MINDS • After watching his father suffer from diabetes, cardiologist Columbus Batiste, MD, went plant-based and launched the Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Program at California’s Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, where he is chief of cardiology.
BONE UP • Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis (low bone density), and another 43 million are at risk. Whole plant foods help you load up on the array of nutrients your bones need to stay strong.
Farmers Market BREAKFASTS • This summer, bring sunny color and farm-fresh flavor to your morning meals with these hearty, healthy breakfast recipes.
SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER SUMMERTIME favorites • Beloved Mexican flavors shine through in these sizzling seasonal dishes that will spice up your dinner table.
cooking with fresh herbs • Go to your summer herb garden (or pot on the porch) to snip unmatched flavor for fresh summer fare.
THE RIGHT STUFF • With their array of colors, sizes, and subtle differences in flavor, fresh peppers make the perfect edible vessels for tasty fillings—whether steamed, baked, roasted, or stuffed raw.
FRUIT - FORWARD salads • Sweet summer fruits are the star ingredients in these hearty, meal-worthy salads.
tokyo TABLE • Get a taste of Japan’s freshest flavors with this menu, inspired by the izakaya tradition of dining on small shareable plates. Delicious, light, and easy to prepare, these dishes are perfect for summer.
pesto • Homemade pesto adds a pop of fresh flavor to dishes. It’s traditionally a pasta topper, but you can also use it to liven up grilled pizza, hearty grain bowls, and fresh tomato soup.
Waffles for Dinner • In a cooking rut? Break out the waffle iron and try one of these delicious, inventive meal ideas
Strawberries Jubilee • Make the most of strawberry season with a raft of fresh homemade treats. Take advantage of berries’ natural sweetness in baked goods, frozen desserts, and creamy specialties.
VINAIGRETTE • How to whip up a homemade dressing in a flash.