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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 article7 Stories of Personal and Professional Transformation Sparked by ‘Forks Over Knives’
Since Forks Over Knives was released, many have shared stories of how the documentary inspired them to turn their health around with a whole-food, plant-based diet. For some, the film was a catalyst for change not only in their personal lives but also in their professional lives. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Forks […] -
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 Film That Started It All—Now Streaming for Free!
To mark the 10-year anniversary of the debut of the Forks Over Knives documentary, starting May 5, 2021, the film will be available to stream for free on the Forks Over Knives website. “Our goal in making the film was to get the message out that diet is the single most important factor in preventing […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat Is Carb Cycling?
Over the past few years, we’ve seen an uptick in interest in carb cycling—a strategy of alternating between periods of increased carbohydrate intake and periods of low carbohydrate intake, typically with the goal of losing weight, overcoming a weight-loss plateau, or optimizing athletic performance. But is carb cycling effective in these health and fitness goals? […] -
WellnessSee articleKim Scheuer, MD, Is Empowering Aspen’s County Employees to Reach Peak Health
Kim Scheuer, MD, experienced the power of lifestyle medicine firsthand, when she transitioned from a vegetarian diet filled with cheese and junk food to a vegan diet rich in whole grains and vegetables and saw her health markers improve dramatically. Today, she is changing lives for people around her town of Aspen, Colorado, both in […] -
WellnessSee article5 Takeaways from ‘Seaspiracy,’ the Viral New Netflix Documentary
A new documentary is churning up national conversation about the environmental and ethical costs of eating fish. Seaspiracy, which debuted on March 24 and quickly became one of the most watched films on Netflix, follows filmmaker Ali Tabrizi around the world as he untangles the complex and devastating consequences of commercial fishing. The provocative documentary […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Exercise Boosts Brain Health
This week, award-winning neurologists Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai published the follow-up to their 2019 release, The Alzheimer’s Solution. In this passage from the brand-new book, they explore the link between physical activity and cognitive health. We know you’ve heard this before. Breaking news: exercise is good for you! But the thing is, it really, […] -
WellnessSee articleLebanon Hospital Becomes World’s First to Offer 100 Percent Vegan Menu
A hospital in Lebanon has become the first in the world to adopt a completely vegan menu. Hayek Hospital, located in a suburb of Beirut, launched its 100 percent plant-based menu on March 1. A Hayek Hospital social media post announcing the news describes the move to go completely vegan as a “moral responsibility.” “Our […] -
WellnessSee articlePlant-Rich Diets Help Prevent Premature Death in Post-Menopausal Women, New Study Finds
A large-scale study offers new evidence that a plant-rich diet may reduce one’s risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, dementia, and other causes. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, was based on data from the Women’s Health Initiative, a long-term national study that tracked health outcomes for more than 100,000 […] -
WellnessSee articleTeam USA Athletes Call on Olympic Committee to Stop Promoting Milk
Last week Team USA cycling silver medalist Dotsie Bausch publicly called out the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee for continuing to promote milk despite the growing body of evidence linking dairy to a range of health issues. Bausch penned an open letter that ran as a full-page ad in three newspapers serving regions where […] -
WellnessSee articleHow to Prep for Your Colonoscopy While Eating Plant-Based
For the past several decades, mortality rates for colorectal cancer have been on the decline, thanks in part to an increase in colonoscopies and other screening procedures. Having been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 36, I’ve had more than half a dozen colonoscopies in the past 10 years to prevent a recurrence […]
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