New Study: White Meat as Bad for Cholesterol as Red Meat; Plant-Based Diet Best for Health
New research challenges a commonly held assumption that those watching their cholesterol should opt for chicken. Consuming high quantities of meat—red or…
New Studies: Highly Processed Foods Linked to Increased Disease and Mortality Risks
Ultra-processed foods aren’t just bad for your waistline; they may contribute to an increased risk of disease and mortality, according to two…
A Look Inside Plant Based World: The First Vegan Trade Show in the U.S.
The Plant Based World Conference & Expo made its debut in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on…
New York Moves to Guarantee Plant-Based Options at Hospitals Statewide
The New York State Legislature passed a bill last week that would ensure access to plant-based meals and snacks for hospital patients…
Raw Power: Pro Surfer Tia Blanco on the Foods that Fuel Her
Pro surfer Tia Blanco shreds her competition. An International Surfing Association gold medalist, the 22-year-old is a champion of veganism, Instagramming veggie…
New Study: Low-Fat Diet May Reduce Risk of Dying from Breast Cancer
Eating a low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may significantly increase a woman’s chance of breast cancer survival, according…
Thanks, Mom: Readers Share How Moms Have Supported and Inspired Their Plant-Based Journeys
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked Forks Over Knives readers how their moms have supported or inspired them on their plant-based…
Plant-Based Diet vs. Vegan Diet: What’s the Difference?
The American diet is changing. More people than ever are questioning the wisdom of consuming large amounts of animal foods and are…
New Study: Healthy Plant-Based Diets Associated with Significantly Lower Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
Healthy plant-based diets may significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. “Plant-Based Diets and Incident…
What 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…
Will 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…
Meet 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…