Brian Wendel

The American diet is changing. More people than ever are questioning the wisdom of consuming large amounts of animal foods and are moving to a life with more plant foods. Indeed, this shift is evidenced in the booming plant-based food industry, which saw $3.3 billion in sales in 2018 alone. We all by now have […]

Many people hear “vegan” or “plant-based” diet and images of restriction and yes, pain, surface in their mind. How can anyone maintain such a restrictive lifestyle? No one can live on spinach alone! In reality, eating a whole-food vegan diet isn’t foreign or strange; you will enjoy healthier versions of the foods you already love. […]

It has been nearly eight years since I embarked on making Forks Over Knives, and it’s incredible to look back and see how much has changed in the world since then. In 2008, I had already been eating a vegan, predominantly whole-food diet for about seven years and had been interested in health and nutrition […]

I am sad to report that Evelyn Oswick, who appeared in Forks Over Knives, passed away at 90. I feel fortunate to have met Evelyn during filming, and I found her kind, sweet, and gracious. Evelyn was one of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s patients in his original heart disease study. After reversing her heart disease, she […]

Jim Morris: Lifelong Fitness, a documentary short by director Ryan Vance, features the story of vegan bodybuilder Jim Morris, the former Mr. America, Mr. USA, Mr. Universe, and Mr. International. This is a beautifully shot film of an inspirational competitor and all-around barrier breaker. Jim won the Mr. America competition by the widest margin in […]

Updated April 2015 to reflect new Android app and add new links.  We are pleased to announce that the Forks Over Knives Recipe App is now available for iPhone and iPod touch. Launching with 130+ recipes — including soups, stews, wraps, pastas, breakfasts and desserts — the Forks Over Knives Recipe App offers a wide […]

John Joseph, the lead singer and cofounder of the legendary punk rock group Cro-Mags, grew up on the tough streets of New York and was beleaguered by a life of drugs and violence. He credits a plant-based diet, which he adopted in 1980, for helping him turn his life around. We recently interviewed John about […]

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new ForksOverKnives.com! Our goal has always been to bring you the leading information in the plant-based world – and to that end, ForksOverKnives.com will feature daily blogs from an elite network of contributors. These contributors will include medical doctors, dietitians, chefs, athletes and more, who will […]

In the summer of 2008, I was visiting a friend and noticed The China Study, by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, on his bookshelf. I was aware of the book, the positive reviews it was receiving and the author’s interesting background. I was intrigued that a leading nutritional biochemist, with roots on a dairy farm and in traditional […]

Last week I had the honor of screening Forks Over Knives for Dr. Colin Campbell, one of the main featured researchers of the film, and his wife, Karen Campbell. Knowing that they were coming to southern California for speaking engagements, we all thought it would be great to watch it together during their visit here. […]

Eleven days have passed since we launched the film website and trailer. I am overwhelmed by the initial response: more than 10,000 views on YouTube and the number of Facebook fans has risen five times. Thank you for your support—and your continuing efforts to share the word will help us get this message to the public.