Tami Fertig
Tami Fertig is a longtime writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon, covering food and nutrition. She loves hiking, biking, and discovering new farmers markets with her family. Find her on LinkedIn.
All Contributions from Tami Fertig (19)
How to Use Radishes from Root to Leaf
Radishes are a springtime favorite. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of radish season, including what to expect…
see article
What to Do When Your Loved Ones Aren’t on Board with a Plant-Based Diet
When Brigitte Gemme decided to adopt a plant-based diet, her husband protested. “Sharing foodie meals was a big part of our relationship,…
see article
Meet Columbus Batiste, MD, the Plant-Based Cardiologist Changing Hearts and Minds
After watching his father suffer from diabetes, cardiologist Columbus Batiste, MD, went plant-based and launched the Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Program at California’s…
see article
Ingredient IQ: Artichokes
Underneath their prickly exterior, artichokes provide plenty of fiber (7 grams per medium artichoke) and more disease-thwarting antioxidant activity than any other…
see article
Ingredient IQ: Cauliflower
Cauliflower is incredibly versatile. Here’s why and how to make it a staple in your kitchen. Cauliflower Is Packed with Nutrients Like…
see article
Controversial New Report Recommends Eating Red, Processed Meat. The Science Says Otherwise
In a series of new reviews and guidelines published last week in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a panel of researchers argued…
see article
Are ‘Plant-Based’ Veggie Burgers Actually Healthy?
Plant-based veggie burgers have officially hit the big time. These days, you can find hearty, satisfying vegan patties on the menu everywhere…
see article
How to Eat Whole-Food Plant-Based While Camping
Following a whole-food, plant-based diet in the great outdoors can be a breeze—with a little planning, that is. Just remember the following…
see article
New Study: Low-Fat Diet May Reduce Risk of Dying from Breast Cancer
Eating a low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may significantly increase a woman’s chance of breast cancer survival, according…
see article
Thanks, Mom: Readers Share How Moms Have Supported and Inspired Their Plant-Based Journeys
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked Forks Over Knives readers how their moms have supported or inspired them on their plant-based…
see article
Master the art of plant-based cooking.
The Forks Over Knives online cooking course helps you learn new techniques, flavors, and styles for cooking delicious plant-based, oil-free meals at home.
Join the CourseJoin our mailing list
Get free recipes and the latest info on living a happy, healthy plant-based lifestyle.