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Forks Over Knives promotes a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet, which is centered on whole, unrefined, or minimally refined plant foods. It’s a diet based on fruits, vegetables, tubers, whole grain…
Updated 3 years ago by Steven Todd Smith
Yes, all of our recipes are 100 percent plant-based and vegan. We center our recipes on whole, unrefined, or minimally refined plant foods. None of our recipes contain animal products or ingredients.…
Our advisors recommend consuming foods in their whole form, or as close to it as possible. In the case of oil, only the fat has been left behind, and virtually all other nutrients (fiber, protein, ca…
As long as you consume enough calories from whole, plant-based foods, your protein needs will be met. On a plant-based diet, the main calorie sources are fruits, tubers, whole grains, and legumes. Dr…
Updated 1 year ago by Steven Todd Smith
The medical experts in the field with whom we consult do not recommend supplements except vitamin B12 and in cases of specific deficiency. Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman discuss the subject of…
The Forks Over Knives whole-food, plant-based diet is centered on whole, unrefined, or minimally refined plant foods. It’s a diet based on fruits, vegetables, tubers, whole grains, and legumes. With…
When transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle from the standard American diet, one of the first things you’ll notice is is a lot more food on your plate! Whole plant foods are less calorie-dense (and…
All of the recipes in the Meal Planner provide you with the ability to view nutritional information. That said, unless you have a medical condition that requires it, we don’t encourage nutrient tally…
Yes, nutritional information is available for all recipes. On each recipe, you'll see a collection of green icons at the top of the page. Simply hover over the (i) symbol to view the nutritional info…
Updated 5 months ago by Steven Todd Smith
We recommend water and unsweetened herbal tea (hot or cold). While the experts focus mainly on the whole, plant-food aspect of the diet, as presented in the Forks Over Knives film, website, and books…
Updated 2 years ago by Steven Todd Smith
Although coffee beans are minimally processed plant-based foods, people’s reactions to drinking coffee vary widely. If you like hot drinks, Forks Over Knives recommends unsweetened herbal teas. If yo…
While we are unable to provide individualized medical or nutritional advice, you may find the following resources helpful. Please consult with a medical doctor if you have any concerns. Check out our…
Our recipes are built around a whole-food, plant-based diet, which is a diet consisting mainly of whole or minimally refined fruits, vegetables, tubers, whole grains, and legumes. When you eat this w…
The small amount of honey that people use from time to time is usually not enough to make a difference from a health perspective. However, many people on a plant-based diet will not consume it becaus…
The Meal Planner currently offers three intolerance settings that can be activated within your account: soy, gluten, and nuts. If you turn any of these settings on, your recipes will not include thes…
Updated 9 months ago by Steven Todd Smith
While this Meal Planner is not designed specifically with weight loss in mind, many people lose weight when eating this way, if they are overweight when they make the lifestyle change ( https://www.f…
Updated 1 month ago by Steven Todd Smith
Please click the green "arrow in the square" icon towards the top of any recipe page. This will copy the recipe to your clipboard for importing into your MyFitnessPal account. Depending on your brows…
