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WellnessSee articleMeet the Plant-Based Doctor Transforming Chattanooga into a Blue Zone
Lifestyle medicine doctor Suzannah Bozzone, MD, is making waves in Chattanooga, Tennessee, working to reshape her city into a hub for healthy living that preserves the rich culture of Southern cuisine. Between her private health-consulting business and collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Blue Zones Project, Bozzone keeps her plate full of community-strengthening ventures. Forks Over […] -
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 […] -
WellnessSee articleVeganuary Breaks Records for Participation in 2023
The New Year inspires the world to introduce healthier and long-lasting habits into their day-to-day routines, and Veganuary—the global movement to eat vegan for January—challenges people everywhere to give plant-based foods a chance in the new year. This year, Veganuary reported a record-breaking sign-up rate with one person joining the challenge every 2.4 seconds on […] -
WellnessSee articleWorld’s Largest Team of Vegan Strength Athletes Set to Compete at 2022 Mr. America Competition
Update 10/20/2022: The results are in! Find out how the Vegan Strong PlantBuilt team performed below. As one of the world’s most iconic sports festivals, the Mr. America competition calls to mind images of top-tier athletes with tan, oiled skin holding angular poses that show off their perfectly ripped bodies. Now, a team of elite […] -
WellnessSee articleThese Food Banks Are Changing the Game with Healthy Vegan Options
Diet is a huge determinant in a range of diseases, influencing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. But for those who rely on food banks and free meal programs (more than 38 million in the U.S. alone), healthy options aren’t always on the menu. These grassroots groups are working to […] -
WellnessSee articleDr. Sheil Shukla Highlights Vegan Indian Recipes in Vibrant New Cookbook
When Sheil Shukla, DO, went vegan on New Year’s Eve in 2014, it wasn’t love at first bite. “I tried making a mac and cheese without dairy, and I hated it,” he says with a laugh. But convinced that it was the best choice for his health, the environment, and the animals, he stuck with […] -
WellnessSee articlePlant-Based Doctor Judy Brangman Is a Physician on a Mission
Dr. Judy Brangman (aka The Plant Based MD) utilizes her background as an internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician to heal her patients through a plant-based diet. Forks Over Knives chatted with her about the deep cultural ties she has to the WFPB lifestyle, the mental component of eating healthier, and tips on how to […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Carleigh Bodrug’s Oil-Free Plant-Based Instagram Posts Became a Bestselling Vegan Cookbook
Boasting nearly 1 million followers on Instagram, a recipe website, and a popular podcast, plant-based wunderkind Carleigh Bodrug just released her most ambitious project yet—a gorgeous, easy-to-follow, and totally oil-free vegan cookbook. PlantYou: 140+ Ridiculously Easy, Amazingly Delicious Plant-Based Oil-Free Recipes is packed full of bright graphics that help both seasoned veg-heads and plant-based newbies […] -
WellnessSee articleCatching up with Weight-Loss Warrior Chef AJ
Photo by Jamie Everhart Chef AJ is a force to be reckoned with. Since overcoming her own struggles with obesity and food addiction after adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet, she’s been on a mission to help others do the same, through public speaking engagements, multiple books (including The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss), and a […] -
WellnessSee articleDreena Burton Focuses on Tasty, Everyday Recipes in 6th Plant-Based Cookbook
For many plant-based foodies, vegan cookbook author Dreena Burton is a household name. Her sixth book, Dreena’s Kind Kitchen: 100+ Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes to Enjoy Every Day, is hitting the shelves on August 24, 2021, and features a wide variety of delicious meals that could convince even the most staunch omnivore to go vegan. In […] -
WellnessSee articleMeet Columbus Batiste, MD, the Plant-Based Cardiologist Changing Hearts and Minds
After watching his father suffer from diabetes, cardiologist Columbus Batiste, MD, went plant-based and launched the Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Program at California’s Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, where he is chief of cardiology. We spoke with Batiste about his plant-based journey, how he incorporates nutrition into his medical practice, his go-to meals and snacks, and […] -
WellnessSee articleThese Game-Changing U.S. Hospitals Grow Their Own Produce for Hospital Meals and More
Fresh, healthy food is often an afterthought in the American health care system, but some forward-thinking U.S. hospitals are changing the game with on-site farms that supply produce for patient meals and more. Here are some inspiring early adopters. Rooftop Farm at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, N.Y. A grant from the New York […]
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