Announcements
Recipes from Chef Del, Author of New FOK Recipe Book
Enjoy these two hearty recipes from Chef Del Sroufe, executive chef of Wellness Forum Foods in Columbus, Ohio. Del is also author of the upcoming recipe book, “Forks Over Knives – A Year of Meals,” due out in June 2012.
Table of Contents:
1. Orange Black Bean Taquitos with Spiked Sour “Cream”
2. Mexican Style Bean and Rice Casserole
Dr. Pam Popper Discusses Forks Over Knives and Plant-Based Diet with Dr. Joy Browne
Forks Over Knives’ expert and consultant Pam Popper, N.D., was a guest on The Dr. Joy Browne Show on January 27th, 2012.
Dr. Joy is a leading radio psychologist and her 15-year show on WOR Radio is the longest-running of its kind.
Listen as Dr. Popper discusses Forks Over Knives, the plant-based diet and health care in this 16 minute interview.
Forks Over Knives Teams with The Engine 2 Diet on “Farms 2 Forks” Weekend Retreats
We are pleased to announce that Forks Over Knives has partnered with Rip Esselstyn and The Engine 2 Diet to bring you Farms 2 Forks weekend retreats!
Learn hands-on from the best and brightest educators in the field about the whole-foods plant-based lifestyle that is proven to prevent and even reverse chronic diseases—while helping you reach an optimum weight.
Join Rip, along with Forks Over Knives’ experts Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Dr. Doug Lisle, and more, at one of our four exciting events being held this year.
Click for more information and to sign up now!
Dr. McDougall Wagers 10-Day Program Will Free Paula Deen of Meds
Dr. John McDougall believes Paula Deen’s type-2 diabetes is curable and is willing to wager that a visit to his 10-day McDougall Program will dramatically improve her health.
In his newsletter released this week, Dr. McDougall said, “If [Paula] attends my program and does not make the significant positive changes that I predict, then I will be a guest on her cooking show and eat sliced beef wrapped in bacon strips and fried in chicken fat. Otherwise, if the McDougall Program does, as I confidently predict, cause her to lose weight, lower her blood sugar, and get her off her diabetic drugs, then she will agree to be a speaker at my next Advanced Study Weekend, September 7-9, 2012, and prepare a five-course, low-fat vegan meal with a starch centerpiece, ending with a healthy dessert.”
Dr. McDougall’s program involves educating people on a “starch-based diet,” defined as a diet based in “potatoes, rice, corn, sweet potatoes, pasta, etc. along with vegetables and fruits.” Dr. McDougall says studies going back decades show the benefits of eating this way and adds, “Over time, switching to a low-fat, starch-based diet and associated weight loss will cure essentially every patient with type-2 diabetes.”
We believe, along with Dr. McDougall, that a slim, diabetes-free Paula Deen serving up healthy plant-based fare can have an immeasurable positive impact on America. This seems like a great opportunity. What say you, Paula?
Recipes for Super Bowl XLVI
Super Bowl XLVI is this Sunday and Julieanna Hever, R.D. has partnered with FOK to bring you delicious, healthy plant-based diet recipes for your Game Day party. Hope you enjoy!
Table of Contents:
1. Hearty Nachos
2. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Tapenade
3. BBQ Tofu “Wings”
4. Lentil Chili
5. Whole-Grain Corn Muffins
Forks Over Knives DVD and Companion Book Continue to Top Retail Charts
Forks Over Knives continues its strong presence at the top of several retail charts. The DVD is currently the #1 documentary sold on Amazon and is consistently in the top 50 of all DVDs sold.
The companion book, meanwhile, is a New York Times Best Seller for the 28th consecutive week, landing at #6 in the category of Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous. The latest ranking will be published in the newspaper on February 5.
We are thankful for everyone supporting the film and book, and excited that word about the potential of healthy plant-based living is reaching so many people.
FOK Releases “Raise the Flag with a Vegan Diet” About Sexual Dysfunction
In our new video, “Raise the Flag with a Vegan Diet,” Dr. Terry Mason explains that, “Erectile dysfunction is actually the first clinical indicator of generalized cardio-vascular disease. It’s the canary in the coal mine.”
Since ED is a symptom of heart disease, we wanted to make an entertaining but educational video to spread the word that a whole-food plant-based diet can improve sexual function much the same way it improves high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type-2 diabetes.
The video features never seen before footage of Dr. Mason, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Rip Esselstyn, Ruth Heidrich, plus more! Please help us get the message out and share through social media.
“Grammy Award-Winner Jason Mraz Adopts Plant-Based Diet, Recommends Forks Over Knives.”
Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jason Mraz, best known for his chart-topping single “I’m Yours,” says he’s adopted a plant-based diet and recommends Forks Over Knives to those interested in the lifestyle.
On his website journal, Mraz wrote that his new diet has him “feeling stronger, fitter, healthier and more productive” and added “it also makes me a lot better in bed.” He also said, “For those curious or concerned about a plant-based diet, check out the film Forks Over Knives. It’s a life changer.”
We are thankful for Jason’s recommendation, glad to hear he is feeling well and wishing him continued success!
Paula Deen Reveals She Has Type-2 Diabetes – FOK Executive Producer Releases Statement
Paula Deen, known as the Queen of Southern Cooking, recently revealed that she has type-2 diabetes. FOK executive producer Brian Wendel said, “We request that Paula Deen watch Forks Over Knives and carefully consider the evidence that a whole-food, plant-based diet can oftentimes reverse type-2 diabetes. A person suffering from this disease can usually become free of or significantly reduce the need for diabetes medications. We hope Paula will follow this course, become healthier and use her unique position to educate thousands of people on the power of food as medicine.”
How To Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind – Live Broadcast with Doug Lisle, Ph.D. – Sunday, January 8, 7pm EST / 4pm PST
On Sunday January 8, join us on our Facebook page or Livestream page for a live broadcast of psychologist Dr. Doug Lisle in his presentation “How to Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind.” Dr. Lisle, who was featured in FOK, will discuss why our “natural” instincts are making us sicker and fatter, how to harness life-changing tools for healthy living, and more! Begins at 7 pm ET/4pm PT. If you miss the Livestream, you will be able to watch it on our Youtube page by Tuesday, January 10th.
