
Why I Tell All My Heart Patients to Try Meditation
In Brief: Chronic stress can increase the risk of heart disease, but meditation offers a practical, evidence-based way to protect your heart….

Honeynut: How a Star Chef and a Plant Breeder Made the Perfect Squash for Roasting
Honeynut squash is a chef-designed, farmer-bred cousin of butternut that’s smaller, sweeter, and easier to cook (no peeling required!). What do you…

Why You Should Always Have Soba Noodles in Your Pantry
If the pasta selection in your pantry doesn’t already include a package or two of soba noodles, it’s time to add some…

How to Get More Science-Backed Plant-Based Goodness in Your Google Results
Want to see more science-backed, plant-based content in your Google results? Add Forks Over Knives to your Preferred Sources on Google! Earlier…

Edamame: How to Buy, Store, and Cook the Beloved Green Soybean
Mention edamame and most people’s first thought is the whole, steamed pods that are so much fun to eat in Japanese restaurants….

Veggie Steaks That Steal the Show: Easy How-To and 11 Flavor-Packed Recipes
There’s nothing like taking a bite of a thick, tender, juicy steak—a veggie steak, that is. And there’s nothing easier than roasting…

Cocoa vs. Cacao vs. Dutch-Processed: What’s the Difference—and Does It Matter?
If you’ve ever paused mid-recipe wondering, “Can I use cocoa powder instead of cacao?” or “What even is Dutch-processed cocoa?”, you’re not…

Meet Shiso, the Japanese Herb That Tastes Like Summer
If you love the bright, bold flavors of basil, mint, and cilantro, chances are you’ll be smitten with shiso, an aromatic herb…

Our Favorite Nonstick Kitchen Tools for Easy Oil-Free Cooking
Eating whole-food, plant-based means cutting out as many ultraprocessed foods as possible—including oil. Despite popular claims that some oils, such as olive…

Why Vegan Cooks Swear by Kala Namak (aka Black Salt) for Adding Eggy Flavor Without Eggs
Most vegan egg replacements of yore did a good job mimicking eggs’ look and consistency but lacked the rich umami flavor that…

Tracye McQuirter Shares Her Best Vegan Travel Tips From a Year Abroad
Photo courtesy Tracye McQuirter Communicating our dietary preferences to restaurant staff can be challenging enough on our home turf, but when our…

Healthy Summer Mocktails—No Sugar Crash Required
Mocktails are having a major moment, and Forks Over Knives is raising a glass to the trend. The booze-free beverages are refreshing,…