Longtime Forks Over Knives friend Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.—aka the “Gut Whisperer”—is back with a new book, Plant-Powered Plus, out January 13. In the new book, the gastroenterologist and bestselling author takes a clear, evidence-based look at common questions and misconceptions surrounding gut health and plant-based eating. In the abridged excerpt below, he examines one such […]
This year delivered vegan cookbooks for every kind of cook: the weekday scrambler, the weekend project person, the health-focused WFPB eater, the flavor chaser, and the plant-curious beginner. Our shortlist spans all of the above. While a few of these titles aren’t strictly oil-free, they’re all fully vegan and full of ideas WFPB readers can […]
Change has always been central to Joanne Lee Molinaro’s journey. A former trial lawyer and onetime Paleo devotee, she went vegan in 2016 and built a global following as The Korean Vegan, blending storytelling and plant-based cooking in ways that resonated deeply with her audience. Since then, she’s expanded her creative reach, launching the vegan […]
In this installment of Vegan Recs, Chef Tara Punzone—founder of LA’s vegan Italian hotspot Pura Vita—shares her local favorites for markets, dining, kitchen gear, and more across Los Angeles. Vegan dining in Los Angeles wouldn’t be what it is today without the influence of Brooklyn-born chef Tara Punzone. In 2018, Punzone made waves with the […]
The right book at the right time can change your life. We asked plant-based experts to share books that have left a lasting impression on them—from groundbreaking guides to innovative cookbooks, inspiring memoirs, and more. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to reinvigorate your plant-based journey, these titles offer knowledge, encouragement, and a fresh […]
If you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly into your refrigerator at the end of a long day, hoping for a flash of culinary inspiration, you’re in good company. Gena Hamshaw, a registered dietitian and cookbook author best known for her popular plant-based food blog, The Full Helping, often found herself grappling with the “What can […]
For nearly a decade, Brandi Doming built a devoted following in the vegan community by keeping things simple: Every recipe on her blog, The Vegan 8, featured just eight ingredients or fewer (not counting salt, pepper, or water). A few years ago, when Doming decided to move beyond that limit, she worried that her audience […]
Comida Casera, the new cookbook from Dora’s Table creator Dora Ramírez, is more than just a collection of recipes. It’s a love letter to Mexican food culture, paying tribute to its depth, diversity—and its plant-based possibilities. “Here in the United States we have very limited knowledge of Mexican cuisine,” says Ramírez. “Usually people just think […]
“I could never give up dairy.” It’s the refrain of countless people when faced with the idea of a plant-based lifestyle. Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef Bailey Ruskus was firmly in this camp—until debilitating endometriosis symptoms forced her to reconsider. “I spent 16 years in chronic pain,” says Ruskus, known as Chef Bai to her clients […]
Jenné Claiborne was 8 years old when she cooked her first meal (Szechuan chicken), and she’s rarely put down the spatula since. Her plant-based journey began in 2011, when the Atlanta native embraced veganism and started sharing vibrant, inventive recipes on her Sweet Potato Soul YouTube channel. While living in New York City, she became […]
When his father was diagnosed with colon cancer nearly a decade ago, Giuseppe Federici did what many of us do when a family member becomes sick: He began researching ways to support his dad’s recovery. “Pretty much everything pointed back to how a plant-based diet can help reverse and even prevent these diseases,” says Federici, […]
Ironman triathlete, animal rights activist, and entrepreneur Dom Thompson has never been one to sit still. After his release from prison more than two decades ago, while still under house arrest, he began working at a health care company. There, he rose to the executive level and saved up enough money to launch his own […]
