Lisa Esile, MS

With its peppery bite and vibrant green hue, aromatic arugula transforms everyday dishes into something memorable, pairing beautifully with everything from citrus, stone fruit, and nuts to roasted veggies, beans, and grains. In this collection of scrumptious arugula recipes, you’ll find quick salads, grain bowls, mouthwatering bruschetta, pizza, pasta, an arugula smoothie, and lots more. […]

There’s nothing more inspiring and energizing for us than hearing how a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle has improved readers’ health and well-being. Over the years, we’ve been deeply moved by stories of people reversing debilitating and sometimes life-threatening diseases. We’ve witnessed many do a U-turn on multiple generations’ worth of poor eating habits, establishing a healthier […]

Orange you glad we rounded up our favorite carrot recipes just in time for spring? Colorful, sweet, affordable, and versatile, the carrot is a stalwart of the healthy plant-based kitchen. With its sweet, easy flavor, carrot can rock out as a star ingredient or a supporting player, whether eaten cooked or raw; added to stir-fries, […]

In May 2011, the Forks Over Knives documentary film hit big and small screens, inspiring national conversation about the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet to prevent and reverse common chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. In the years since, with the help of many talented plant-based chefs, we’ve amassed an archive of […]

Not just for Grandma, the humble beet is a seriously versatile and exciting ingredient in any healthy cook’s kitchen. Vibrant and sweet, beets offer a satisfying crunch when raw and become sweet when cooked. Steamed, boiled, or baked are common ways to cook them. Tossed into a salad, roasted in a hearty breakfast hash, or […]

It’s that time of year when we take a moment to thank our mothers for everything they’ve done for us. (Thank you, Mom!) This is a day when Mom gets to put her feet up and be spoiled—and what better way to spoil her than with a big, beautiful plant-based brunch? To help, we’ve put […]

Mexican cuisine has a tradition of hearty ingredients, intense flavors, and festive flair. This collection of 41 whole-food, plant-based Mexican recipes are great for everyday meals, on holidays such as Cinco de Mayo, and for entertaining, too. Buen provecho!

Whether you celebrate Easter as a religious holiday or as a festive, spring-has-sprung weekend with family—or both—it’s a great time to try some new plant-based recipes. Here are some yummy menu ideas that’ll have even your omnivore friends requesting these Easter dinner recipes! MORE VEGAN EASTER TREATS Check out Chocolate Decadence: 10 Vegan Easter Treats […]

What’s for breakfast on a plant-based diet? We’re so pleased you asked! There are so many healthy, tasty options; once you look beyond what you always eat, you’ll be amazed at the variety of morning-friendly dishes you can quickly whip up without spending hours in the kitchen. This hearty collection of quick and easy plant-based […]

During the week, breakfast is often a brisk affair. But on the weekend, brunch can emerge as the highlight of the day—especially on holidays and other special occasions. In this collection, you’ll find some of our favorite brunch-worthy recipes. From colorful hashes to vegan omelets, baked goods, festive salads, and bountiful bakes, there’s something for […]

We love spinach! Fresh and cool when raw, tender when cooked, the mild earthiness of spinach is a great flavor-enhancer. Plus, it’s delicious on its own: Who doesn’t love a large helping of wilted spinach on the side? In this collection of vegan spinach recipes, you’ll find fresh spinach in salads, tucked into sandwiches or […]

Brittany Jaroudi was only 25 when high cholesterol, obesity, and high blood pressure motivated her to go plant-based. Her health improved dramatically after making the switch. “I can’t speak enough to what this lifestyle has given me,” says Jaroudi, who has since amassed more than 70,000 subscribers to her YouTube cooking channel, @TheJaroudiFamily. When she […]