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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 articleA Conversation with Award-Winning Vegan Chef Mark Reinfeld
Mark Reinfeld has been at the forefront of the plant-based revolution from the very beginning. In his more than 25 years as a plant-based chef, author, and instructor, he’s shared his vision via cooking classes, teacher training programs, community outreach, and eight award-winning cookbooks. In 2017, he was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Lancet Study: Poor Diet Leading Cause of Death and Disability
Nearly 11 million people died from diet-related diseases last year, according to a new study published in the international medical journal The Lancet. That amounts to 22 percent of all deaths among adults. The researchers analyzed data from 195 countries over the past three decades and found that high intake of unhealthy foods, such as […] -
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 articleReversing Arthritis on a Plant-Based Diet: A Conversation with Iida van der Byl-Knoefel
When Iida van der Byl-Knoefel developed inflammatory arthritis at the age of 32, she could barely walk down the stairs of her London apartment without feeling pain in her joints. But it wasn’t until after she started taking medication—and suffered a severe allergic reaction to it that landed her in the emergency room—that she decided […] -
WellnessSee articleUnpacking JAMA Study’s Findings on Eggs and Heart Disease
In recent years, there has been a growing perception that eggs and dietary cholesterol aren’t as bad as we once thought. But a March 2019 study calls this into question. The study, published by renowned medical journal JAMA, included 29,615 people who were followed for a median 17.5 years. The authors evaluated whether egg intake […] -
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 articleNYC Announces Meatless Mondays for 1.1 Million Students
Mondays just became healthier for 1.1 million children in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announced at a press conference on Monday that all 1,800 public schools in the city will offer Meatless Mondays. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, all New York […] -
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 articlePodcasts With a Plant-Based Twist
Perfect for long commutes or workouts, these informative and inspiring podcasts are a great way to feed your mind. Subscribe via iTunes or Android, or visit their websites to learn more. The Exam Room In this podcast from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, host Chuck Carroll, aka The Weight Loss Champion (he lost 265 […]
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