Forks Over Knives

1 week ago | forksoverknives.com | David Hucks

Just two years ago, I could barely walk up one flight of stairs to my office, and once I made it upstairs, I would have to stop and lean against the wall to catch my breath and relieve my back pain. Keep in mind, this was just one flight of stairs. I suffered from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, extremely high triglycerides (over 1,000—I was a walking stroke). I had Type 2 diabetes, GERD, and psoriasis, and I suffered from periodic episodes of gout.

2 weeks ago | forksoverknives.com | Mary Margaret Chappell

Prep-time: 30 MINUTES / Ready In: 30 MINUTESMakes ¾ cupServing size: ¼ teaspoonPrint/save recipeLooking for some instant zing? You may have already heard of chili crisp, the Chinese-style chili oil that combines a crunchy mixture of crushed peanuts, ground chiles, and spices. For anyone seeking that bright punch of heat without the oil, this toasted nut and spice blend is the whole-food, plant-based answer.

3 weeks ago | forksoverknives.com | Mary Margaret Chappell

Mocktails are having a major moment, and Forks Over Knives is raising a glass to the trend. The booze-free beverages are refreshing, celebratory, and easy to enjoy any time of day. But many mocktail recipes lean heavily on sugary juices or syrups, which can make them more like liquid desserts than healthy sips. That’s why we’re serving up a guide to mocktail techniques that achieve vibrant flavor with less sugar.

3 weeks ago | forksoverknives.com | Sharon Palmer

Packaged multigrain sliced bread, rustic, freshly baked loaves at the bakery counter—oh, there are just so many bread choices in the supermarket! But just because a bread package says it's "multigrain" or "made with whole grains" it doesn’t mean it’s the healthiest loaf on the shelf—and as a registered dietitian, I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is for shoppers to be misled. With so many options and sneaky labels, choosing a truly healthy loaf can be tricky.

3 weeks ago | forksoverknives.com | Mary Margaret Chappell

Lemongrass is a foundation flavor in Southeast Asian cuisines, lending a fragrant, citrusy component to everything from light, brothy soup to hearty Thai red curry. Though its tough, woody stems can make it seem intimidating, lemongrass is surprisingly simple to work with once you know how. In fact, prepping the fresh herb is as easy as chopping onions—and leaves your hands smelling a lot nicer afterward.