Forks Over Knives

Forks Over Knives, a feature film released in 2011, helped launch the concept of a whole-food, plant-based diet that has a direct effect on our health and wellness. This first-ever Forks Over Knives magazine offers delicious recipes, health and nutrition information, expert tips, and real-life success stories for healthful, happy living.

Hello, Summer!

THE FORKS OVER KNIVES DIET EXPLAINED

WHAT TO EAT ON A WFPB DIET

LASTING CHANGE: 5 KEYS TO SUCCESS

Forks Over Knives

CONTRIBUTORS

THE FEED • Fresh ideas, expert tips, news, and inspiration for your whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

EGGPLANT • Summer is high season for this ultra-versatile vegetable. All types are interchangeable in recipes.

POTATO SALAD 5 WAYS • Fresh twists on a warm-weather favorite.

HOSPITAL MAKES HISTORY

FOOD CHOICES ARE KEY TO SOLVING BIODIVERSITY CRISIS

PLANT-RICH DIETS BOOST LONGEVITY IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN

FEED YOUR MIND

KEEP MOVIN’

FONIO • This ancient grain makes a great addition to modern diets.

FRAN AND BOB GERMAN • Fran was searching for relief from symptoms of a neuromuscular disease, and Bob was concerned that his cancer might recur.

EVON DENNIS • Evon battled an addiction to processed foods and endured cycles of depression and weight gain.

CURBING AND COPING WITH CRAVINGS

PICNIC PERFECT • Whether it’s a day at the beach or dinner under the stars, these cool tools make it better.

Q&A • Leading plant-based experts bring clarity to your health and nutrition questions

NO LIMITS • From Yosemite to Patagonia, Steph Davis has made hundreds of breathtaking ascents to become one of the world’s most accomplished climbers. For 20 years, a diet of whole plant foods has helped her stay in peak shape.

ON FACING DOWN FEARS

THE SCOOP ON SALT • Ninety percent of Americans eat too much salt. The health risks go far beyond hypertension.

EASIEST HERBS TO GROW AT HOME • Growing your own herbs saves money, avoids plastic packaging, and reduces food waste since you only cut what you need. We asked Nicole Johnsey Burke, author of Kitchen Garden Revival and founder of the online platform Gardenary, for the most goof-proof herbs to grow in your backyard bed or windowsill planter. Here are her herb-growing picks and tips, plus our suggestions for everyday kitchen uses.

COOKING ON THE ROAD • Traveling doesn’t have to mean a long stretch of restaurant meals. With smart packing, a grocery run at your destination, and these recipes, you can cook healthy, satisfying meals in the comfort of your hotel room.

EDITOR’S PICKS

Berry Good Morning • Fresh berries bring spoonfuls of mouthwatering goodness to these cheery breakfast entrées.

Small Bites, Big Flavors • Whether you’re entertaining guests or just want something that feels special, these sweet and savory appetizers hit the spot.

Summer Squash • Pick these sun-loving, quick-growing veggies before they get too big, and use them to make innovative new recipes.

THE BEST Vegan SANDWICHES • Some sandwiches are simply classic. Here are the vegan versions of five craveable faves to revisit again and again.

BRIAN DEVON

Melon mania • Rekindle your love for summer’s juiciest fruits. Discover a new layer to melons’ flavor in our fresh and inventive savory dishes.

PRIMO PICNIC SALADS • Nothing says summer quite like a picnic. Whether you take your dining experience to a table in the backyard or a blanket in the park, these salads are super fresh and picnic perfect.

RATATOUILLE Reimagined • The beloved Provençal veggie dish calls for simmering a Mediterranean blend of herbs and vegetables in a richly flavored stew that can be served...