How Going Plant-Based Helped Me Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Drop More Than 100 Pounds

Before going plant-based, my diet was always what I considered “normal,” with lots of cheese and meat. Some of my favorite foods…

In-Season Produce: Your Guide to Winter Fruits and Vegetables

Think winter is the worst time for produce? Think again. A bountiful array of fruits and vegetables are at their most flavorful…

Forks Over Knives’ Most Shared Success Stories of 2020

New Study: Low-Fat Vegan Diet Boosts Metabolism, Leads to Weight Loss

In overweight individuals, a low-fat vegan diet can lead to weight loss, boost metabolism, and improve cardiometabolic risk factors, new research shows….

Understanding the Risks and Causes of Obesity

In today’s world, an increasing number of people are overweight or obese. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2017 more…

15 Best Gifts for Healthy Home Cooks

The holiday shopping season will be extremely online this year, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite cookware and serveware finds…

Dairy May Decrease Insulin Sensitivity, New Study Shows

Consuming dairy may reduce insulin sensitivity in people with metabolic syndrome, according to a new study published this month in the American…

Sheet Pan Dinners 101 (with Recipes)

Looking for warm, hearty meals that require minimal effort and cleanup? Sheet pan dinners, aka tray bakes, have you covered. Think of…

Sleep Debt Can Make You Hungrier, More Prone to Diseases

The following is an adapted excerpt from Body on Fire by Monica Aggarwal, MD, and Jyothi Rao, MD, a new book that…

How a Plant-Based Diet Helped Me Be Migraine-Free

My father has type 2 diabetes. In the summer of 2013, he switched to a whole-food, plant-based diet to manage his disease…

From Bedridden with Back Pain to Running Marathons

In 2017 I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis concentrated in the spine. For months I had been experiencing…

I Overcame Debilitating PMS on a Plant-Based Diet

For 10 years, I experienced debilitating menstrual symptoms—fainting, throwing up, and incredibly painful cramps. It felt like my body was under attack…