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How ToSee articlePamela Anderson’s Flower-Powered Tea Recipes for Every Mood
Editor’s Note: This excerpt is from I LOVE YOU, the debut cookbook by actor, bestselling author, and vegan activist Pamela Anderson. Featuring 80 of her favorite plant-based recipes, the vibrant book includes personal photos from her Vancouver Island home and reflections on life, love, and family. While not entirely oil-free, the recipes emphasize whole, minimally […] -
WellnessSee articleSarah Cobacho of Plantbaes on Her New Cookbook, and the 9 Foods She Always Keeps in Her Kitchen
Some cookbooks dazzle with their food photography. Others capture our attention with their unique, mouthwatering recipes. And still others draw us in through the reputation of their authors. Sarah Cobacho’s The Ultimate Plant-Based Cookbook—a collection of 100 low-in-fat, big-on-flavor recipes hitting bookstore shelves on August 27—has managed all three. Australia-based Cobacho, the co-founder of the […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Make Tofu and Soy Milk from Scratch
Editor’s Note: The following article is an excerpt from Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking, a forthcoming book from Joe Yonan, the James Beard Foundation Award-winning food and dining editor of The Washington Post and the author of Cool Beans and Eat Your Vegetables. Out Sept. 3, 2024, Yonan’s latest book is a comprehensive compendium […] -
WellnessSee articleKiki Nelson’s Tips for Walking Your Way to Better Health, from Her New Book, ‘Plantifully Simple’
Editor’s Note: Author and whole-food, plant-based success story Kiki Nelson is back with a brand-new book! Out July 9, PLANTIFULLY SIMPLE features 100 all-new plant-based recipes from Nelson, along with meal plans and practical tips for losing weight healthfully and mindfully. In the following excerpt, Nelson—who lost 70 pounds after adopting a WFPB diet—highlights the […] -
WellnessSee articleGet a Peek Inside Plant-Based Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke’s New Book, ‘The Impactful Vegan’
Editor’s Note: Longtime Forks Over Knives friend and contributor Robert Cheeke is coming out with a brand-new book, The Impactful Vegan. In the book, out June 25, Cheeke—who has been vegan for nearly 30 years—draws on his personal experiences, academic research, and interviews with experts to lay out a plan for being an effective advocate […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat Is the Power Foods Diet? Dr. Neal Barnard Shares Lessons From His New Book
Americans spend $70 billion on weight-loss programs, drugs, and other diet aids every year, but what if we could lose unwanted weight and get healthy simply by eating more of the things we already enjoy, like apples, beans, and oatmeal? That’s the proposition Neal Barnard, M.D., FACC, makes in his new book, The Power Foods […] -
WellnessSee articleRecommended Reading: Our 12 Favorite Vegan Books of 2023
2023 was another eventful year in the plant-based corner of the publishing world. From tantalizing new vegan cookbooks to cutting-edge nutrition research, there’s no shortage of good reads that traverse the intersection of health and plant-based lifestyles. We’ve gathered together our favorite vegan books released in the past 12 months to celebrate these influential authors […] -
WellnessSee articleLiving in Survival Mode? Try These Techniques to Relax and Feel More Grounded
Editor’s Note: Matthew Lederman, MD, and Alona Pulde, MD—longtime Forks Over Knives contributors and the authors of The Forks Over Knives Plan—released a new book this week. Wellness to Wonderful: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy offers practical, science-backed strategies for reducing stress, increasing connection, and improving the whole picture of […] -
WellnessSee article‘I Focused on My Health’: Plantiful Kiki Nelson on Sustainable Weight Loss and Loving Yourself
In 2018, Kiki Nelson left her doctor’s office in low spirits, with high cholesterol, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and a seemingly impossible task: “My doctor told me I needed to lose 40 pounds,” recalls Nelson. “I said, ‘Forty pounds is a lot!’ I’d had such a hard time losing five or 10 pounds, […] -
WellnessSee articleCheap Eats: Toni Okamoto’s New Plant-Based on a Budget Cookbook Makes Vegan Meals Accessible for All
A commonly cited obstacle amongst people considering going vegan is the perceived cost. And it makes sense: Many Westerners build their diets around cheap highly processed foods, government-subsidized dairy and meat products, and the social expectation that a “real meal” should be centered around animal protein. While studies show that plant-based diets are actually the […] -
WellnessSee article‘Clean Vegan’ Cookbook Serves Up Gluten-Free Plant-Based Goodness
Despite her Midwestern upbringing, Jackie Akerberg, founder of the blog Jackfruitful, never enjoyed the taste of meat—much to her dad’s confusion. “I’d come home from school, and he’d be like, ‘OK, now this is the hamburger that’s going to get you to change your mind!’” says Akerberg. In 2019, she made the leap from pescatarian […] -
WellnessSee articleFor Fork’s Sake: Rachael Brown’s New Book Makes Whole-Food, Plant-Based Eating Easy for Families
Plant-based parents are all too familiar with the challenges of raising a family without animal products. From pesky “how will you get your protein?” questions to picky eaters, prioritizing the health of your family isn’t always a walk in the park. Luckily, Rachael J. Brown, a certified plant-based nutrition educator and WFPB parenting extraordinaire, is […]
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