Courtney Davison

Photo by Margaret Wright As rates of irritable bowel disease and other gastrointestinal disorders have risen in recent years, so, too, has the amount of questionable “gut health” advice floating around on the internet. One prominent voice cutting through the noise is Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI. “Dr. B,” as he’s known to his patients and […]

Update 1/3/2022: One of our favorite plant-based success stories is now mayor of New York City! Read our 2020 interview with NYC Mayor Eric Adams below.  Ever since NYC Mayor Eric Adams reversed his diabetes in three months on a whole-food, plant-based diet, he’s been on a mission to make healthful eating more accessible in […]

New research provides fresh evidence that plant-rich diets may protect against prostate cancer.  The study, published in the November 2021 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, leveraged data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS)—a large-scale study that has tracked the diets and health outcomes of more than 40,000 male participants since 1986. […]

Sodium is essential: It helps conduct nerve impulses, control muscles, and regulate fluid levels. But when we eat too much of it—as 90 percent of Americans do—our bodies hold onto excess water to balance things out. That extra water increases blood volume, causing high blood pressure, which gradually damages the delicate tissue lining the arteries. […]

Vegan pizza is nothing new: In Virgil’s Aeneid (written around 30 B.C.), weary travelers top “thin wheaten cakes” with fruits, veggies, and herbs. That 2,000-year-old scene touches on the customizability of pizzas and flatbreads, which makes them a popular option among plant-based eaters today. Cheese– and meat-free pizza isn’t just for vegans; it’s a smart […]

Update (9/27/2021) Forks Over Knives hosted Kristi Funk, MD, for a special webinar, “Breast Defense: Cancer-Kicking Strategies,” on Oct. 12, 2021. Watch the replay of Dr. Funk’s live presentation here. World-renowned breast cancer surgeon Kristi Funk, MD, has worked with celebrity clients and shared her expertise on shows such as Good Morning America and The […]

Fresh, healthy food is often an afterthought in the American health care system, but some forward-thinking U.S. hospitals are changing the game with on-site farms that supply produce for patient meals and more. Here are some inspiring early adopters. Rooftop Farm at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, N.Y. A grant from the New York […]

A study published in the June 2021 issue of Cancer Discovery sheds new light on how eating red meat may promote the growth of colorectal cancers. Numerous studies have linked colon cancer and red meat consumption, prompting the World Health Organization to classify red meat as a probable carcinogen in 2015. Still, scientists have been […]

Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke (Vegan Bodybuilding) and ultrarunner Matt Frazier (No Meat Athlete) have dedicated their careers to helping other athletes adopt, maintain, and get the most out of a plant-based lifestyle. Now the two have teamed up to deliver the definitive guidebook on the subject. Out June 15, The Plant-Based Athlete details daily routines and […]

On May 6, 2011, Forks Over Knives premiered and introduced millions to a simple yet striking idea: For some of the most common chronic diseases afflicting people today, diet is not only the primary cause but also the most powerful solution. In honor of the film’s 10th anniversary, we spoke with the cast and crew […]

To mark the 10-year anniversary of the debut of the Forks Over Knives documentary, starting May 5, 2021, the film will be available to stream for free on the Forks Over Knives website.  “Our goal in making the film was to get the message out that diet is the single most important factor in preventing […]