Courtney Davison

Of the trillions of microbes living in your gut, the majority are friendly, helping to absorb nutrients, optimize immune function, prevent disease, and keep bad bacteria in check. You want to have as many of these “good bacteria” as possible. Probiotics offer one way to up your count. Think of them like reinforcements, brought in […]

Tabitha Brown’s review of a tempeh BLT in 2017 may have been what made her famous, but spend a few minutes watching her humorous, chock-full-of-charm videos and it’s clear that she was bound to find a life in the limelight one way or another. In the five years since that first viral video, Brown has […]

In 2018, Kiki Nelson left her doctor’s office in low spirits, with high cholesterol, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and a seemingly impossible task: “My doctor told me I needed to lose 40 pounds,” recalls Nelson. “I said, ‘Forty pounds is a lot!’ I’d had such a hard time losing five or 10 pounds, […]

Despite her Midwestern upbringing, Jackie Akerberg, founder of the blog Jackfruitful, never enjoyed the taste of meat—much to her dad’s confusion. “I’d come home from school, and he’d be like, ‘OK, now this is the hamburger that’s going to get you to change your mind!’” says Akerberg. In 2019, she made the leap from pescatarian […]

As 2022 comes to a close, we’re looking back at our favorite book releases in the plant-based space of the past year. Whether you’re seeking guidance on going plant-based or just want to expand your recipe repertoire, these highly rated books are well worth digging into. Editor’s note: FOK may collect a small share of […]

Hospital meals have long centered on meat, dairy, and highly processed foods—standard American diet fare that has been linked to obesity and a range of chronic diseases, from Type 2 diabetes to heart disease. New York City is working to change that. Earlier this year, the city’s public hospitals began serving plant-based meals as the […]

Gain skills and confidence in the kitchen with these healthy-cooking how-to’s for whole-food, plant-based home cooks. HOW TO SAUTÉ, BAKE, AND ROAST WITHOUT OIL All oils are ultraprocessed, calorie-dense, and stripped of almost all nutrients aside from fat. That’s why, for optimal health, Forks Over Knives recommends eliminating or minimizing all oil from the diet. But how […]

Vegans looking for mealtime inspiration can find an endless supply in China, where chefs have been coming up with delicious and innovative ways to enjoy plant foods for thousands of years. Throughout the country’s myriad cuisines, you’ll find plenty of vegetable-forward dishes that are either already vegetarian by default or can easily be made so […]

Photo by Noah Diamond From Chris Paul to Venus Williams to the Tennessee Titans, more and more pro athletes have been going plant-based in recent years. Now the movement appears poised to catch on in America’s oldest professional sport. We spoke with Ryan Sherriff, a 32-year-old relief pitcher currently with the Philadelphia Phillies organization, about […]

Diet is a huge determinant in a range of diseases, influencing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. But for those who rely on food banks and free meal programs (more than 38 million in the U.S. alone), healthy options aren’t always on the menu. These grassroots groups are working to […]

When Sheil Shukla, DO, went vegan on New Year’s Eve in 2014, it wasn’t love at first bite. “I tried making a mac and cheese without dairy, and I hated it,” he says with a laugh. But convinced that it was the best choice for his health, the environment, and the animals, he stuck with […]