Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health, The #1 New York Times Bestseller
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- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Dimensions
- 6.3 x 0.6 x 8.6 in
- Weight
- 2.31 lb
- Publisher
- The Experiment
- Publication date
- June 28, 2011
- Edition
- 1st
- Language
- English
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The 1 New York Times bestseller answers: What if one simple change could save you from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? For decades, that question has fascinated a small circle of impassioned doctors and researchers―and now, their life-changing research is making headlines in the hit documentary Forks Over Knives. Their answer? Eat a whole-foods, plant-based diet―it could save your life. It may overturn most of the diet advice you’ve heard―but the experts behind Forks Over Knives aren’t afraid to make waves. In his book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn explained that eating meat, dairy, and oils injures the lining of our blood vessels, causing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. In The China Study, Dr. Colin Campbell revealed how cancer and other diseases skyrocket when eating meat and dairy is the norm―and plummet when a traditional plant-based diet persists. And more and more experts are adding their voices to the cause: There is nothing else you can do for your health that can match the benefits of a plant-based diet. Now, as Forks Over Knives is introducing more people than ever before to the plant-based way to health, this accessible guide provides the information you need to adopt and maintain a plant-based diet. Features include: Insights from the luminaries behind the film―Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. John McDougall, The Engine 2 Diet author Rip Esselstyn, and many othersSuccess stories from converts to plant-based eating―like San’Dera Prude, who no longer needs to medicate her diabetes, has lost weight, and feels great!The many benefits of a whole-foods, plant-based diet―for you, for animals and the environment, and for our futureA helpful primer on crafting a healthy diet rich in unprocessed fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, including tips on transitioning and essential kitchen tools125 recipes from 25 champions of plant-based dining―from Blueberry Oat Breakfast Muffins and Sunny Orange Yam Bisque to Garlic Rosemary Polenta and Raspberry-Pear Crisp―delicious, healthy, and for every meal, every day. 22 B&W photographs Read more
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| Publisher | The Experiment |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 28, 2011 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1615190457 |
| ISBN-13 | 54 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.3 x 0.6 x 8.6 inches |
| Part of series | Forks Over Knives |
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To use the vernacular, a much-needed "bitch slap"! But fun!
Format: Paperback
This book is a must-have, especially as an adjunct to the stellar documentary. As a 62-year-old, previously lazy "50% vegetarian" type, I must tell you that the movie AND this wonderful book finally "did the trick". My husband, a stubborn (but lovable!) "Brooklyn Boy", has even jumped on the bandwagon, after a few weeks of great meals gleaned from this book. We were, quite literally, "digging our graves with our teeth", until this gentle yet forceful call-to-arms came along! The compelling personal profiles contained in the book are terrific, and the recipes are unbelievably delicious! I've learned so much from this book, particularly how crucial the right herbs and spices are to keeping one motivated! "Lemme tell ya", these recipes are so great that you honestly do not "miss" the meat, fish, etc. Your palate is awakened, refreshed, and beckons you forth on a new journey to wellness. "Clean food" is the key to giving one vitality, clear-headedness, and vibrant health. I have a new grandson, which makes me determined to stay away from medicine and general "malaise" (as President Carter was fond of diagnosing...) My husband, twenty years older than I, had started down the path of allopathic drugs, etc. and had begun showing signs of side-effects. I am confident that in a few months, this new diet will bring about a renaissance, and add years to both of our lives. This book is a great picklock to a treasure trove of new ideas and greater happiness -- through sensible eating!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2011 by Demodiva
incredible book, but do watch their DVD same title
Format: Paperback
Book and DVD. The DVD needs to be watched first as it truly is the heavy of the documentation for what the book briefly discussed. It all discusses the research done by the China Studies and the reworking and evaluation done by these two incredible doctors and their associated teams of people who truly believe by the research that the strict vegetarian diet does truly stop the cancer cell production and they prove it. What they say is that the farmer products of meat, dairy, eggs including grass fed meat are what turn on the cancer cell production. They demonstrate by their research studies that those foods have to be 5% or less to keep cancer cells turned off; the catch is their studies just said keep it out of the diet. They also advocated a wholesome diet of fresh veggies and fruit and staying away from the processed foods chemical diet. Real food and real cooking like people used to do back in the 70's and 80's before the days of packaged food existence is what they recommend. It is the alkaline diet we are talking about. I would add that health supplements, but not all supplements are healthy as per the type of chemicals and additives found in many. I have several I use but they are carefully selected and they work for me, but it took a while to find them. One other one I will mention is MegaHydrate with biochemist Patrick Flanigan; it took 30 years of research to break the code to make this product and what it does possible. What he did is by scientific thought, totally impossible, which is why it took a genius like himself to find the answer. So many things now exist in our world to make life and a quality of life possible, if people are truly working to make it so. Being healthy is hard work and staying healthy despite medical challenges is even harder work, but worth it. I find most people prefer the chemical processed food diet and realize it is harming them but they love the taste and that kind of menu causes cravings to keep it going just like an addiction; it also turns off the "full feeling signal" that the brain normally sends out. So many factors are in play to keep the processed food diet plan. It has no nutrition so the body keeps screaming for nutrition and doesn't get it and people keep eating so it is a vicious cycle also. Eat something processed, you crave more. Real food doesn't do that to a person as it has nutrition in it and is satisfying to the body and the brain.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2012 by Tiberius
healthy meets tasty !
Format: Paperback
This cookbook is a total game-changer! It’s the kind of book that makes healthy eating feel exciting, not restrictive. Every recipe is bursting with flavor, using fresh, real ingredients that turn simple meals into something to get excited about. No bland, boring dishes here — just vibrant, mouthwatering food that leaves you feeling energized and satisfied. It’s perfect for anyone who thinks healthy food is too hard or tasteless. The recipes are super easy to follow and packed with punch, making healthy eating feel like a treat rather than a chore. Whether you're cooking for yourself or whipping up something for friends, you’ll be amazed at how effortless and delicious it is to eat well. What really stands out is how this book celebrates flavor. It’s not about cutting corners; it’s about savoring every bite without guilt. Healthy can absolutely be delicious, and this book proves it. If you want to spice up your cooking, fuel your body, and feel incredible doing it, this cookbook is a must-have.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025 by Wolf
Good book, easy to follow
Format: Paperback
I ordered this book after my dad was recommended to follow the plant-based diet. It's seemed absurd to me that you need to cut out all animal products including dairy and all fats like olive oil, as well as nuts. I can understand meat but the healthy fats and nuts that we've been told are good for you are not allowed. However, after ordering this book and watching the documentary, Fork over Knife, I understand this way of eating is more prescriptive and by following it, you can save yourself surgery, tons of money and the side effects from medication and live a longer, more productive life. Although it is difficult (and I am not currently following it), I am working on reducing animal products and trying to incorporate more all vegetarian eating days. I'm not certain that my dad is 100% sold on this eating plan and would be able to do it although he really should because of his severe PAD and heart issues. I haven't given him the books yet, I'm reviewing them first and then I'm going to pass them along. Although I like most vegetables and grains, many of the recipes are just a little too out there with the seasonings but there are a few that are worth the try. I think they need to keep promoting this plant based eating, especially in the healthcare setting. I'm glad my dad's doc suggested it for him.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2013 by Kay Conley
Thorough and informative for those on the fence about their nutrition program!
Forks Over Knives is one of four books (Reversing and Preventing Heart Disease, China Study, and Engine 2 Diet) I recently purchased to help me make a decision about altering my nutrition program. Just recently, Drs. Esselstyn and Ornish were showcased in CNN's interview with former President Bill Clinton and Dr. Sanjay Gupa about heart problems and diet. It was from those interviews that I purchased the four books on the subject from Amazon. I would recommend reading Dr. Esselstyn's Reversing and Preventing Heart Disease first because after reading his book, if you find his recommendation of "not eating anything with a face or a mother" translated into no meat, poultry, fish, eggs and other good stuff...then why read the other three books because with some exceptions on their Do and Don't lists, the remaining books follow the basic theme. If you find Dr. Esselstyn's recommendations worth considering, then for sure read Dr. Ornish's book and The China Study. Each book is very thorough in explaining the background, research, studies, and why they feel their nutritional program is vital for the prevention of not just heart disease but many other major diseases. The authors and families actually eat what they preach and include a generous and well-rounded amount of recipes. The Engine 2 Diet is written by Rip Esselstyn (a firefighter and marathon runner) and is a tad more generous with items on the ALLOWED list and gives a very helpful list of sources for various vegetarian food products. If you feel the need to alter your diet and want to know more about reversing and preventing some major diseases in addition to heart disease, do yourself a favor and consider making a major change in your nutrition program. I am going to give it a whirl for 12 weeks!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2011 by Faye L. Bowring
Such a simple and brilliant concept!
Format: Paperback
What an inspiration this book is to me! I purchased this book after watching the DVD "Forks Over Knives". I was so motivated to take charge and be in control of my hypertension and high cholesterol. The DVD was so informative by teaching me the abuse I've been putting my body through just by the foods I was eating. This book is helpful with staying on track with a plant based diet and and the recipes are good! I love the fact that they aren't using dairy or processed foods in their recipes. It has been 10 days and I feel better already. I'm sleeping better as well. I highly recommend that if you are ready to make a change for the better and have your body reward you with the benefits, then make these simple changes to what you put into your body! The most important message I gained from the DVD is when one doctor was saying that switching to a plant based diet might be considered extreme, but the transplant of an artery from your leg to your heart to repair the damage of poor diet IS extreme. Take control of your health and don't be a victim of processed foods.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2012 by SuzieQ95
Great Expectations
Format: Paperback
My review is based on what I expected vs. what the book delivered. I had high hopes that the book would not only put forward compelling and readable science concerning the benefits of a vegan diet, but would also offer guidance on how to live a vegan lifestyle. I am a mostly-vegan but I struggle with dairy and sweets, hunger on the road, and often a lack of satisfaction with my meals (which leads to unsound choices). The book is light on science but has some people profiles that are quite interesting. The science, as I now understand, must be in The China Study (which I have ordered). The book is heavy on recipes, which most vegetarians probably don't need. There are 143 pages of recipes and 54 pages of science, commentary and profiles. The laudable aim seems to be to show just how easy vegetarian preparation is. But I would have liked another 143 pages of science, advice and profiles. Those of us who do need recipes would do better to peruse the many many excellent vegetarian cookbooks on Amazon. In this regard, Forks Over Knives (on its website) is linked with a few other worthy books. I am a HUGE fan of the effort to bring good nutrition to the forefront of American consciousness, and the professionals profiled in this book have the credentials and charisma to do it. But if people are going to start buying books on the benefits of a new vegan/vegetarian commitment, the books need to become less rangy and more concise and procedural. In other words, they need focus: the science, the lifestyle, the recipes. BUT... For a VERY first book on a vegan regimen, this book is not scary, not over-scientific, not very long. I suspect that those who have been awakened by the movie or the buzz will find this book just the right length and density.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2011 by night owl
Turn to page 101 for.....
Format: Paperback
Page 101: for the most nutritious meal ever known. Exxalus's Black Bean Soup. It stands alone as THE SINGLE MOST nutritious recipe you could ever make. It has everything! Put some hot sauce on it, or pepper sauce and it is perfect. For one thing I have never eaten chard before. Who has? But you will like it in this recipe. The film documentary changed our eating habits for good and you get the highlights in the beginning of this book. You almost don't need to see the documentary but you should. And we also have the large recipe only cookbook of the same name. We have both because we loved this documentary so much. Cutting out meat and dairy has made a tremendous difference in our lives. Also cutting out desserts and sodas as well. Weight loss comes pretty quickly and the long-term effects are indisputable. Why take a chance on your health? We do not deny ourselves one bit and totally enjoy our lifestyle. Of course we will have dessert on a special occasion, and maybe a soda once a month. But we keep them rare occurrences. As well as fish...this is where we digress from the book. We have fruit daily as our dessert and we are in no way lacking sweets. We have "infused" water with a splash of cranberry juice for an awesome drink that is not too sweet but has lots of fruit flavor. We drink this at home every day---it is our go to drink. Again, not lacking in any way. Cut out the sugar and cut out the red meat and cut out the dairy fat and your body can DIGEST food the right way. The other stuff just gets in the way of digesting your veggies which is where true nutrition is found. For this former voracious meat eater I didn't think I could survive on veggies, but with the right recipes I can. And the weight just stays off. Some great recipes in this book Easy Quesadillas p.82, Bean and Barley Chowder p.94, Zingy Italian White Bean soup p.96 and of course the go to Black Bean salad that stands alone, or as a side with another dish, or on top of your greens salad. p.105
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