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.

Keepin’ It Simple

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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CONTRIBUTORS

TO SEED OR NOT TO SEED? • Fresh ideas, expert tips, news, and inspiration for your whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

OKRA • There’s lots to love about the Southern favorite.

Quick SUMMER PICKLES • Brighten up snacks and meals with low-sodium, no-sugar, no-hassle quick pickles.

HEALTHY FOOD SERVED HERE • After my wife, Sharon, survived a life-threatening heart event in 2018, we switched to a whole-food, plant-based diet and committed to making healthy home-cooked meals. But last summer, more than a year into the pandemic, we were ready to bust out of the kitchen. We set out on a crosscountry road trip with an appetite for adventure. We weren’t sure what our dining options would be on the road, but with the help of the internet and GPS navigation, we happily discovered plant-based chefs crafting fresh, flavorful, veggie-packed dishes all around America.

LESS MEAT, LESS CANCER

NYC HOSPITALS HELP PATIENTS GO PLANT-BASED • In a groundbreaking move, New York City is rolling out plant-based lifestyle medicine programming at public hospitals throughout the city.

MEG GRAY • Fatigue, asthma, and chronic pain held Meg back from exercising, and she struggled with excess weight.

JOEL CHRISTIANA • At 420 pounds, Joel was fatigued, frustrated by years of yo-yo dieting, and concerned for his long-term health.

7 TIPS FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS

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

PITCH PERFECT • Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff is upping his game mentally and physically with the help of a plant-based diet.

STAYING CENTERED • Pitching in the majors means performing at your best under extreme pressure. To stay grounded on and offthe field, Sherriff relies on two daily practices.

CHEAP THRILLS • The plant-based experts have spoken: These six game-changing gadgets make navigating the kitchen a pleasure—and they’re all under $35!

HAPPY CAMPING • Heading into the great outdoors this summer? We asked plant-based pros to share their favorite meals and snacks for enjoying around the campfire and on the trail.

GLOBAL Breakfasts • Mix up your morning meal routine with these internationally inspired recipes.

EASY Summer SIDES • Summer is the time to be out and about. With short ingredients lists and minimal prep, these recipes let you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the extra daylight.

WRAP IT UP • Skip the bread and serve tasty sandwich fillings in all sorts of sturdy leafy greens.

CLASSIC COOKOUT • Celebrate a summer holiday or a weekend with friends and all the fixings!

Incredible Oil-Free Hummus and 10 Ways to Use It

CELEBRATE TOMATOES • CELEBRATE

Eat Well, Shop Less • These delicious main dishes are built around vegan grocery basics: lentils, chickpeas, pasta, potatoes, cashews, and frozen mixed vegetables. With just a few fresh additions—kale, carrots, lemons, and tomatoes—you can make them all.

prettiest PASTA SALADS

STEAK & GRAIN dinners • Steak is on the menu! Mix and match our suggested veggie...