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Do Potatoes Cause Diabetes?

Are potatoes dangerous? Do potatoes cause diabetes? You might think so if you followed the headlines. In 2006, the media was full of reports making these claims, some of which are still being made today. All …

Cajun Cornbread Casserole

By Lindsay Nixon | Posted on May 14, 2012

Any excuse to eat cornbread is a good one in my book. This delicious and spicy cornbread-topped casserole is a complete meal with grains, beans and vegetables all in one dish, and can be found …

Mighty Muffins for Mother’s Day

By Rip Esselstyn | Posted on May 11, 2012

These muffins are the brainchild of my friend Bridget’s brother, Michael, who is an amazing cook. This recipe is great to serve Mom for breakfast-in-bed this Mother’s Day! Enjoy! Makes 6 large muffins or 1 …

Polenta with Black Beans and Mango Salsa from the Newly-Released Book, “The Starch Solution”

By Forks Over Knives | Posted on May 11, 2012

This savory Polenta with Black Beans and Mango Salsa recipe is from Mary McDougall, who is co-author of the newly-released book, The Starch Solution. The book, which includes more than 100 recipes from Mary, is …

Nutrition Facts Video: Skim Milk and Acne

By Forks Over Knives | Posted on May 11, 2012

This NutritionFacts.org video looks at three Harvard studies that found a link between dairy consumption and acne in adolescent boys and girls.

Why Moms Should Want Vegan Children

By Susan Levin, M.S., R.D. | Posted on May 10, 2012

The vegan diet based in whole-foods has been proven to prevent death from heart disease, reduce “bad” cholesterol levels, and lower blood pressure. It’s also associated with lower body weight, lower rates of hypertension, type …

Plant-Strong on The Road!

By Rip Esselstyn | Posted on May 9, 2012

Staying plant-strong while you’re traveling on planes, trains, and automobiles is a piece of cake (or even better, a piece of kale!). I’ve been traveling a ton lately. In fact, in February I was on the …