healthy living
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WellnessSee articleParadise Found: 7 Plant-Based Resorts on Our Bucket List
In need of a little R&R? These incredible plant-based resorts from around the world will inspire the travel bug and tempt your taste buds. From luxurious tropical getaways to serene alpine retreats, you’ll feel nourished and renewed after spending time at these dream destinations. All our picks serve up delicious vegan meals that can be […] -
MovementSee articleQigong For Beginners: How an Ancient Chinese Practice Can Improve Your Health
Curious about cultivating a mindfulness practice that isn’t quite as rigorous as yoga? Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) may be the modality for you. This ancient Chinese art combines intentional breath, gentle movement, and meditation to focus the mind, promote relaxation, and improve mobility. While qigong’s origins are deeply rooted in traditional Chinese medicine—which also encompasses acupuncture […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Mouth Breathing Can Undermine Your Health—and Easy Ways to Fix It
Take a big breath in—pause for a moment—and now slowly let it out. While most of your breathing is automatic, learning how to consciously work with these two diametric movements (like you just did) can unlock major benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health. From calming anxiety to relieving sleep apnea, we talked to […] -
How ToSee articleHow Plant-Based Experts Stay Fit All Winter Long (No Gym Membership Required)
As the nights grow longer and the weather gets colder it can be tempting to skip the gym in favor of spending an evening binge-watching movies from the comfort of your couch. Maintaining a steady fitness routine throughout the winter months will not only fend off winter (and holiday) weight gain, but it can also […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat 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, and he was worried this new way of eating would drive us apart,” says the cooking teacher and founder of Vegan Family Kitchen based in Vancouver, Canada. It took about two years of […] -
WellnessSee articleMeet Dr. Qadira Ali Huff, the Plant-Based Pediatrician Helping Kids Stay Healthy
Pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician Qadira Ali Huff, MD, MPH, is on a mission to empower families through nutrition education. Beyond her Washington, D.C.-based medical practice, Huff runs a virtual health coaching platform, Sprouting Wellness, to provide online education and virtual coaching sessions for individuals and families who want to harness the power of a […] -
WellnessSee articleEverything You Need to Know About the Low-FODMAP Diet
Up to 45 million Americans struggle with irritable bowel syndrome, a painful condition that often causes intense bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and other unpleasant symptoms. Even more people suffer from suspected food intolerances that lead to similar syptoms. While there’s no single cause or cure for gastrointestinal problems, many people who live with them are prescribed […] -
How ToSee articleRatatouille Reimagined: 8 Ways to Enjoy Leftovers of the Classic French Dish
Ratatouille, the beloved Provençal dish enjoyed by both countryside farmers and cosmopolitan elites, calls for simmering a blend of Mediterranean herbs and vegetables into a richly flavored stew that can be served hot or cold. But its versatility doesn’t stop there. We’ve created a delicious base recipe that’s quick, easy, and oil-free that can be […] -
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 […] -
WellnessSee articleWant to Lower Your Dementia Risk? Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Food
Love snacking on potato chips, Oreos, and fast-food takeout? What you put in your belly may be accelerating your chances of cognitive decline: A new study found that eating a large amount of ultra-processed foods can increase your risk of dementia by as much as 51%. For the study, published in the July 2022 issue […] -
WellnessSee articleSwapping Out Animal Protein for Plant Protein Reduces Frailty in Older Women by 42%
New research suggests that older women may be able to dramatically reduce their risk of age-related frailty by eating more plant-based protein and less animal-based protein, even in modest amounts. The large-scale study, published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia, and Muscle, analyzed data from more than 85,000 women aged 60 and older over the […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Encourage Loved Ones to Go Plant-Based: 7 Dos and Don’ts
After Forks Over Knives reader Gwen Jahnke saw her dad suffer two strokes, she spent more than a year encouraging her parents to switch to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. “Talking just didn’t work,” Jahnke says. Then, during a weeklong vacation together, Jahnke changed tack. She took her parents grocery shopping, prepared plant-based meals for them, […]