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WellnessSee articleThis USDA Program Is Looking to Make Vegan Dairy, Plant-Based Foods More Accessible
Forty-two percent of Americans believe that plant-based foods will overtake meat options by 2032, and now, a major government program might help millions gain access to vegan dairy products such as dairy-free milk, yogurt, and more, along with other plant-based foods. The United States Department of Agriculture is proposing to expand the number of vegan […] -
WellnessSee articleFoodservice Giant Aramark Commits to Making 44% of College Dining Hall Meals Plant-Based
Aramark, the largest foodservice provider in the United States, plans to make 44% of its dining options plant-based at more than 250 colleges across the country by 2025. This three-year plan is an aggressive increase in plant-based options, which currently only make up 26-30% of the company’s total menu offerings. For more than 15 years, […] -
WellnessSee articleA Look Inside Plant Based World: The First Vegan Trade Show in the U.S.
The Plant Based World Conference & Expo made its debut in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on June 7. And in true Broadway fashion, the two-day event, which promised to bring everything plant-based under one roof, featured a star-studded line-up of vendors and speakers. Almost 4,000 attendees packed the inaugural […] -
WellnessSee articleNew York Moves to Guarantee Plant-Based Options at Hospitals Statewide
The New York State Legislature passed a bill last week that would ensure access to plant-based meals and snacks for hospital patients and nursing-home residents. The landmark legislation would apply to all private and public facilities in the state. The bill, S1471A/A4072, co-sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried, also […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat Does ‘Forks Over Knives’ Mean, Anyway?
Editor’s Note: This week marks the eighth anniversary of the debut of the Forks Over Knives film. Ever wonder how Forks Over Knives got its name—and what the heck it means? Here’s the real story. In August 2009, Brian Wendel, Lee Fulkerson, and John Corry were wrapping up shooting their new film. It was a […] -
WellnessSee articleWill a Vegan Public School Open Next Fall in Florida?
King Charter School in Pinellas County, Florida, set to open next fall, could become the country’s first plant-based public school—notwithstanding one major hurdle. In order to qualify for funding through the USDA’s National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the school would need to offer optional dairy milk to its students. The nutrition standards for […] -
WellnessSee articleMeet the Founder of the Plant-Based Support Group That’s Thriving in Michigan
Paul Chatlin was lying on a hospital gurney, sick with heart disease and preparing for bypass surgery, when his cardiologist asked him a life-changing question: Would he switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet to avoid the procedure? (His cardiologist’s mentor, as it turned out, was Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, who agreed to guide Chatlin in his […] -
WellnessSee articleFOK.com Nominated for a Webby
Update: On April 23, Forks Over Knives won the People’s Voice Webby Award for best health website. Thank you for casting your votes to help us win by a landslide. Forks Over Knives has been nominated for a 2019 Webby Award for best health website. Cast your vote to help us win! Founded in […] -
WellnessSee articleThe Most Vegan-Friendly Dining Facility in the U.S. Army
The Guns and Rockets Dining Facility at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, has become the first—and only—U.S. Army facility to offer soldiers plant-based main dishes at every meal. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeremy Patterson, food adviser for the 75th Artillery Brigade and longtime vegan, made the changes after a soldier submitted a comment card requesting more plant-based […] -
WellnessSee articleMajor U.S. Culinary Schools Get Serious About Plant-Based Cooking
Two of the biggest culinary schools in the United States—the Institute of Culinary Education and the Culinary Institute of America—are making waves as they place new focus on plant-based cooking. In January, the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) announced it would be joining forces with the Natural Gourmet Institute (NGI), the first plant-based cooking school […] -
WellnessSee articleTop Vegan Physicians Launch 7-Day Plant-Based Challenge for Heart Month
Just in time for American Heart Month, vegan cardiologist Danielle Belardo, MD, is kicking off a new Instagram-powered plant-based challenge. The free seven-day Heart Health Challenge begins Feb. 18. Belardo has enlisted the support of five renowned plant-based doctors and Forks Over Knives to promote the challenge and raise awareness about the power of a […] -
WellnessSee articleWhole Plant Foods Take Center-Plate in Canada’s New Food Guide
Canada’s new food guide deems whole plant foods the pillar of a healthful diet. The guide, released Jan. 22, recommends eating mostly fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; choosing “protein foods that come from plants more often”; and minimizing or eliminating “highly processed foods,” added sugars, and added sodium. In a statement explaining the development of […]
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