Dana Hudepohl

DO YOU NEED TO DRINK MILK FOR CALCIUM? First: Do you need to drink milk for calcium? The answer is a resounding no, as Neal Barnard, MD, FACC explains: “The natural source of calcium is plants,” says Barnard, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of the book Your Body in Balance: The New […]

It’s only natural that when you spend so much energy planning the menu of whole plant-based foods you’re going to put into your body that you will also be hungry to find the cleanest ingredients to put onto your body. So, while we often ask plant-based pros about what’s in their kitchen pantries, this time […]

Anytime you’re injured or sick, you count on your immune system to kick in. Inflammation is an essential part of the healing process, but when it becomes chronic, it does more harm than good, contributing to a range of health conditions, including allergies, autoimmune diseases, Type 2 diabetes, depression, and Alzheimer’s. “Unfortunately, our modern lifestyle […]

What Is a Stroke? A stroke results when an artery supplying blood to the brain becomes blocked or ruptured. Without blood to provide oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die. A stroke on the left side of the brain affects the right side of the body, and a stroke on the right side affects […]

Eating whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) is easy when you’ve got a well-stocked fridge and pantry at your disposal, and finding vegan-friendly restaurants is easier than ever thanks to apps like HappyCow, which lists more than 2,000 exclusively vegan eateries in the United States. But sometimes you’ll find yourself dining at restaurants that don’t cater to vegans. […]

WHAT IS CANCER? New human cells are routinely formed as healthy cells grow and divide. It is normal for old, damaged, or abnormal cells to die, making room for these new cells. When suboptimal cells continue to replicate instead of dying out, they force out healthy cells. The spread of the unhealthy cells can lead to […]

One in 3 Americans experience heartburn every single week, according to a survey published in the journal Gastroenterology, and many who take popular heartburn medications continue to have symptoms. Fortunately, medication isn’t the only remedy. “By adjusting diet and lifestyle, you can get to the root of the issue—and sometimes reverse it altogether,” says Vanessa […]

With a 2022 study out of the University of Michigan showing that climate change is making allergy season start earlier and last longer, it’s more important than ever to find ways to keep pollen from making you miserable. Eating whole-food, plant-based is a step in the right direction, since eliminating dairy can help relieve nasal […]

When I started living a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle a few years back, I was shocked by the sheer volume of produce scraps I trashed as I carved melons, seeded bell peppers, and peeled butternut squash. Then, while I was visiting my best friend over the holidays, she told me she had recently started composting. My […]

After Forks Over Knives reader Gwen Jahnke saw her dad suffer two strokes, she spent more than a year encouraging her parents to switch to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. “Talking just didn’t work,” Jahnke says. Then, during a weeklong vacation together, Jahnke changed tack. She took her parents grocery shopping, prepared plant-based meals for them, […]

Growing your own herbs saves money, avoids plastic packaging, and reduces food waste, since you only cut what you need. We asked Nicole Johnsey Burke, author of Kitchen Garden Revival and founder of Gardenary, for the most goof-proof herbs to grow in your backyard bed or windowsill planter. Here are Johnsey Burke’s herb-growing picks and […]

You’ve mastered the art of whole-food, plant-based breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But what to eat in between? We asked plant-based veterans what they like to nosh on so you can recreate their expert tips and tricks at home. Dr. Shivam Joshi: Classic Fruit and Nut Combo “I keep it simple. My favorite go-to snacks are […]