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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

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.



My First 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Was a Success

My First 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Was a Success

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

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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”

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

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

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, …



Excerpt from Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

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The Modern Health-Care Myth From Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition “He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.” —Thomas Fuller



Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes

Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes

This soup has an irresistible quality; the flavors are deep and earthy with some sweetness from the potatoes. Don’t let the number of ingredients intimidate you – they build layers of flavor, but this soup …



After a Year of Terrible Health, Forks Over Knives Has Me Back on Track

After a Terrible Year of Health, Forks Over Knives Has Me Back on Track

2012 was a terrible year for my health. Already suffering from high blood pressure and asthma, I contracted seven lung infections, which required steroids and antibiotics that wrecked havoc with my digestive system and sapped …



Navy Bean Soup

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Navy beans, like all dried beans, are a healthy component of a whole-food, plant-based diet. You can make this dish more brothy or creamy, depending upon your preference.



Greek Stuffed Peppers

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Whenever I make these stuffed peppers my dinner guests rave about them! It’s such a great way to use up leftover brown rice and it makes such a beautiful addition to any meal. You can …