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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 articleNew Book ‘Eating Does It’ Highlights How Food Choices Can Cure Disease and Combat the Climate Crisis
Kathy Pollard discovered the power of a plant-based lifestyle in an unlikely place: late-’90s rural Pennsylvania. Her interest in nutrition serendipitously aligned with the North American Vegetarian Society’s annual health and nutrition conference, which was being held on a campus just an hour away from Pollard’s hometown. There, in unassuming college classrooms and auditorium panel […] -
WellnessSee articleVegan Athlete Fiona Oakes on Her Remarkable Journey from Orthopedic Surgery to World-Record Marathons
Photo by Kirsten Kortebein Fiona Oakes has completed marathons on every continent, setting four world records along the way. The world-class British runner does it all for one purpose: to encourage people to eat plants. Forks Over Knives spoke with Oakes about her early involvement in animal welfare, why she took up running marathons with […] -
WellnessSee articleThe Best Animal Sanctuaries to Visit for Nose-to-Snout Experiences
Looking for a feel-good field trip? Connect with rescued animals at one of these incredible farm sanctuaries across the United States. These safe havens shelter a wide range of critters—from cows and pigs to birds and bunnies—that have been rescued from slaughterhouses, laboratories, neglectful homes, and other dangerous situations. Hands-on sanctuary tours let you get […] -
WellnessSee articleVegan Strong Plantbuilt Team Heads Back to the Mr. America Competition with New Member Briana Jones
Photo by Charlotte Foerschler She’s a mother, nurse, marathon runner, and Navy veteran…and now Briana Jones is hoping to add another title to her impressive résumé: vegan champion. After being introduced to CrossFit through a Groupon deal, she quickly fell in love with the sport and joined the Vegan Strong Plantbuilt team, a diverse group […] -
WellnessSee articlePhysicians, Survivors Rally Across U.S. to Demand Better Breast-Cancer Prevention Efforts
With more than 240,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed annually in the U.S., it’s high time to “beat the drum” and demand improvement in prevention efforts, say members of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The health advocacy nonprofit, composed of more than 17,000 physicians, has kicked off more than three dozen “Let’s Beat Breast […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Cookbook ‘Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky’ Highlights Plant-Based Traditions of Native Americans
Prior to European contact, Native American diets were largely plant-based—a legacy that chefs Lois Ellen Frank, PhD, and Walter Whitewater aim to highlight. Co-founders of the Santa Fe–based catering company Red Mesa Cuisine, the duo draw on the culinary traditions of their ancestors to create visually stunning plant-forward meals, using indigenous ingredients from Native suppliers. […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Netflix Docuseries ‘Secrets of the Blue Zones’ Reveals How to Live to 100
In the United States, the average life expectancy recently dropped to 76 years—the lowest it’s been in the past two decades. Extensive research has been conducted on America’s high mortality rates, and experts point to an inadequate health care system, poor city planning, and easy access to firearms among myriad other factors that contribute to […] -
WellnessSee articleUltramarathon Champion Austin Meyer on Life as a Vegan Endurance Athlete
In the spring of 2023, Austin Meyer won his first ultramarathon—a grueling 100-kilometer trail race through the majestic landscape of Zion National Park. The path to his incredible achievement was paved by years of dedicated training, an unwavering positive attitude, and lots of plant-based meals. Meyer was first introduced to veganism in 2018 and has […] -
WellnessSee articleTabitha Brown on Her New Line of Salt-Free Seasonings
Tabitha Brown’s review of a tempeh BLT in 2017 may have been what made her famous, but spend a few minutes watching her humorous, chock-full-of-charm videos and it’s clear that she was bound to find a life in the limelight one way or another. In the five years since that first viral video, Brown has […] -
WellnessSee articleBeating Diabetes with Diet: Sharon Palmer’s New Guide Provides an Approachable Plant-Based Plan
Sharon Palmer (aka The Plant-Powered Dietitian) is beloved for her engaging plant-based cookbooks and blog, which are backed up by several decades of experience working as a registered dietitian nutritionist. Her brand-new release, The Plant-Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes: A Guide for Prevention and Management, dives into the ever-growing research around the benefits of veganism […] -
WellnessSee articleBeat Climate Crisis Fatigue: 10 Inspiring Eco Experts to Follow on Social Media
On a global scale, January 2023 was one of the warmest Januarys on record over the past 175 years. Around the world we’re seeing unprecedented weather events, population decline amongst animal species, and alarming rates of water pollution that impact the health of millions of people. These issues demand serious attention—but the barrage of climate […]
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