Forks Over Knives

Sloppy Lentil Joes

By Heather McDougall | Posted on May 22, 2013

This is a quick and easy meal that also reheats well for lunch the next day or two. Serve this stuffed into a whole-grain bun and eat with your hands, or ladle it over the …

Freshwater Abuse and Loss: Where Is It All Going?

By Richard Oppenlander, D.D.S. | Posted on May 20, 2013

Along with climate change, perhaps the most pressing concern we have regarding sustaining our lives, and future life on earth, is our supply of fresh water. From 1941 to 2011 the world’s population has tripled, …

Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy—People Are Desperate for Change

By John McDougall, M.D. | Posted on May 16, 2013

I have no intention of criticizing the famous actress, Angelina Jolie, for her decision to have both breasts removed in an effort to improve her chances for a longer life. (National headlines on May 15, …

How a Plant-Based Lifestyle Helped Me Regain My Health and Youthfulness

By Victoria Fiore | Posted on May 15, 2013

For most of my adult life, I battled health and weight issues. Since about 18 years old, I fluctuated in weight and clothing sizes, and it was ever so frustrating. I tried so many things, …

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

By Rip Esselstyn | Posted on May 13, 2013

These quesadillas from My Beef with Meat are a regular with the Engine 2 plant-strong Hall family. They are simple to make and very satisfying. Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas Makes 4 large quesadillas …

My First 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Was a Success

By Kathleen Leonard | Posted on May 13, 2013

On race day for the 50-mile Mt. Si Ultra, I woke up at 4 a.m. and began getting ready. I ate a heaping bowl of oatmeal with strawberries and raisins. At 6 a.m. I was …

Caramel Apples

By Chef AJ | Posted on May 8, 2013

When I gave up processed and refined sweeteners I never thought I would be able to enjoy a caramel apple again, until I created this recipe. Even without caramel, they look just like the real …