Forks Over Knives

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 …

Q&A with Rip Esselstyn on His New Book, “My Beef with Meat”

By Forks Over Knives | Posted on May 8, 2013

Rip Esselstyn, the former firefighter featured in Forks Over Knives and bestselling author of The Engine 2 Diet, has written a new book, My Beef with Meat. The book arrives in stores on May 14. …

Curried French Lentils

This is one of my favorite go-to meals. It’s easy to prepare, all in one pot, and is very flavorful and satisfying. It can be eaten alone as a stew, over some brown jasmine rice, …