Alona Pulde, MD, and Matthew Lederman, MD
Dr. Alona Pulde is a family practitioner, and Dr. Matthew Lederman is a board-certified internal medicine physician. Both specialize in nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Pulde and Lederman created the medical program used in the Forks Over Knives documentary and in the Whole Foods Market Medical & Wellness Centers. They are the co-founders of WeHeal. They also co-authored the New York Times best-selling The Forks Over Knives Plan and The Whole Foods Diet. Find them on Facebook.
All Contributions from Alona Pulde, MD, and Matthew Lederman, MD (4)
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See articleIs the Sugar in Fruit Healthy or Unhealthy?
The following is an excerpt from The Forks Over Knives Plan. We are bombarded by stories in the media about how sugar is bad for our health and sweets of all kind should be avoided. However, the desire for sweet-tasting foods is perfectly normal and natural! Indeed, our tongue contains an abundance of sweet receptors […] -
See articleLiving in Survival Mode? Try These Techniques to Relax and Feel More Grounded
Editor’s Note: Matthew Lederman, MD, and Alona Pulde, MD—longtime Forks Over Knives contributors and the authors of The Forks Over Knives Plan—released a new book this week. Wellness to Wonderful: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy offers practical, science-backed strategies for reducing stress, increasing connection, and improving the whole picture of […] -
See articleHow To Protect Your Health During a Pandemic
We are in a unique time, and it’s likely that many of you are feeling anxious, scared, and tired, seeking more predictability and security in your life. It makes sense to be afraid when you can’t go five minutes without hearing or reading words like “coronavirus,” “quarantine,” “death counts rising,” “flatten the curve,” or “social […] -
See articleIs Coconut Oil Healthy or Hazardous?
We are not quite sure why people think there is something magically healthy about coconut oil. We think it is because it tastes good, and therefore the misinformation is easier to swallow. For several years now, coconut oil has been marketed as the new wonder oil, a cure-all with health benefits ranging from antimicrobial properties […]
Master The Art Of Plant-based Cooking.
The Forks Over Knives online cooking course helps you learn new techniques, flavors, and styles for cooking delicious plant-based, oil-free meals at home.