Esselstyn Family
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WellnessSee articleTips for Visiting Friends and Family Who Are Not Plant-Based
Visiting friends and family who are not plant-based can be very tricky and requires a delicate balance of grace and diplomacy. You want to do your best to stick to the plant-strong plan, but you don’t want to offend your hosts. Here are some tips that will absolutely help you navigate these prickly waters. 1. […] -
WellnessSee article10th Anniversary Webinar Replay: The Rise of Plant-Based Living
How has public perception of plant-based eating changed over the past decade, and what’s next for the movement? Luminaries from the original Forks Over Knives film reunite for a thought-provoking conversation with plant-based scholar Nina Gheihman, PhD, in celebration of 10 years of Forks Over Knives. Watch T. Colin Campbell, PhD; Neal D. Barnard, MD; […] -
WellnessSee articleAn Oral History of Forks Over Knives, the Film That’s Been Changing Lives for a Decade
On May 6, 2011, Forks Over Knives premiered and introduced millions to a simple yet striking idea: For some of the most common chronic diseases afflicting people today, diet is not only the primary cause but also the most powerful solution. In honor of the film’s 10th anniversary, we spoke with the cast and crew […] -
WellnessSee articleThe Story Behind My Family’s Historic Farm Featured in ‘Forks Over Knives’
The Esselstyn Family Farm is featured prominently in “Forks Over Knives,” but there is much more to this farm than you might know. Learn about its rich history (and how you can visit)! When our family was approached to participate in the groundbreaking filming of “Forks Over Knives” nearly a decade ago, we were so […] -
WellnessSee articlePlant-Strong on the Road!
Staying plant-strong while you’re traveling via planes, trains, and automobiles is a piece of cake (or even better, a piece of kale). I’ve been traveling a ton lately. In fact, in February I was on the road 22 out of 29 days! I was plant-strong and ripping it up day after day after day. Here […] -
WellnessSee articleQ & A With Plant-Strong Athletes and Advocates Rip Esselstyn and Rich Roll
Rip Esselstyn, bestselling author of The Engine2 Diet and former professional triathlete and firefighter, chats with Rich Roll, bestselling author of Finding Ultra and world-renowned ultra-endurance athlete. Rip Esselstyn: If you could share a plant-strong meal with anyone on the planet, who would it be and why? Rich Roll: My answer to this question is […]