Karen Asp, MA, CPT, VLCE
Karen Asp is a journalist and author who covers fitness, health, nutrition, animals, and travel. A former Woman’s Day contributing editor, she writes regularly for dozens of publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, Clean Eating, Eating Well, Martha Stewart Living, O, Oxygen, Prevention, Real Simple, Sentient Media, The Beet (as contributing health editor), USA Today, VegNews (as contributing writer) and Women’s Health. She is the author of Anti-Aging Hacks: 200+ Ways to Feel—and Look—Younger. Asp is also a certified fitness trainer, vegan lifestyle coach and educator, and a plant-powered athlete with several Nordic walking world records. She earned a certificate in plant-based nutrition through eCornell. Find her on Twitter and Instagram.
All Contributions from Karen Asp, MA, CPT, VLCE (21)
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See articleLosing Weight on a Plant-Based, Vegan Diet: Tips for Success
A whopping 49.1 percent of Americans actively tried to lose weight within the last calendar year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The standard American diet is called SAD for a reason: It’s loaded with processed foods that drive many of the standard American diseases, including obesity. While multiple scientific studies have […] -
See articleIs Your Doctor Vegan-Friendly? How to Find a Plant-Based Doctor
Transitioning to a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is a great way to lower your risk of chronic diseases, boost your energy, and cut down on doctor visits in the long term. But it’s not a reason to cut out your doctor altogether. If you’ve recently switched to a plant-based diet or are considering it, […] -
See articleVegan Athlete Fiona Oakes on Her Remarkable Journey from Orthopedic Surgery to World-Record Marathons
Photo by Kirsten Kortebein Fiona Oakes has completed marathons on every continent, setting four world records along the way. The world-class British runner does it all for one purpose: to encourage people to eat plants. Forks Over Knives spoke with Oakes about her early involvement in animal welfare, why she took up running marathons with […] -
See articleIs Soy Bad for You? Here’s What the Science Says
There is perhaps no other plant-based food that’s more controversial than soy. Many people have shunned soy from their diet, fearing that it causes health woes like breast cancer, while others embrace soy as a health food. So which is it? Here’s what you need to know about soy: What Is Soy? Soybeans are a […] -
See articlePlant-Based Pros Share Their Favorite Quick Vegan Dinner Ideas
Don’t have time on busy weeknights to cook up a culinary masterpiece for dinner? We spoke to some of our favorite plant-based pros about what they like to eat when time is tight. These quick and healthy meals are packed full of fresh flavors that will delight your taste buds and satisfy a rumbling stomach […] -
See articleCatching up with Weight-Loss Warrior Chef AJ
Photo by Jamie Everhart Chef AJ is a force to be reckoned with. Since overcoming her own struggles with obesity and food addiction after adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet, she’s been on a mission to help others do the same, through public speaking engagements, multiple books (including The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss), and a […] -
See articleVegan Fridays Come to NYC Public Schools
The more than 1 million students in New York City Public Schools have a new reason to look forward to Fridays. On Feb. 4, the country’s largest school system rolled out Vegan Fridays—a groundbreaking initiative to offer fully vegan lunch menus at all public schools throughout New York City every Friday. The move comes after […] -
See articlePlant Based World Returns to New York City
After taking a hiatus in 2020, the Plant Based World Conference and Expo, the largest trade conference focused on plant-based foods, returned in December 2021 at the Javits Center in New York City. Hosted by the Plant Based Foods Association, the conference featured more than 40 speakers ranging from plant-based chefs to food developers. The […] -
See articleCatching Up with 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Mitts
Former professional soccer player Heather Mitts hung up her cleats in 2013, but she hasn’t stayed on the sidelines over the past eight years. Since discovering the benefits of a plant-based diet firsthand in 2017, the three-time Olympic gold medalist has been helping other athletes make the switch to improve their performance and recovery. We […] -
See articleWorld-Famous Climber Steph Davis on Why She’s Vegan
From Yosemite to Patagonia, Steph Davis has made hundreds of breathtaking ascents to become one of the world’s most accomplished climbers. For 20 years, a diet of whole plant foods has helped her stay in peak shape. We talked with Steph about her incredible climbing career, why she decided to go vegan, and how she […] -
See article7 Stories of Personal and Professional Transformation Sparked by ‘Forks Over Knives’
Since Forks Over Knives was released, many have shared stories of how the documentary inspired them to turn their health around with a whole-food, plant-based diet. For some, the film was a catalyst for change not only in their personal lives but also in their professional lives. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Forks […] -
See articleKim Scheuer, MD, Is Empowering Aspen’s County Employees to Reach Peak Health
Kim Scheuer, MD, experienced the power of lifestyle medicine firsthand, when she transitioned from a vegetarian diet filled with cheese and junk food to a vegan diet rich in whole grains and vegetables and saw her health markers improve dramatically. Today, she is changing lives for people around her town of Aspen, Colorado, both in […]
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