The Forks Over Knives Diet was born out of the transformative power that whole-food, plant-based eating can have on health and well-being. It is centered on whole, unrefined, or minimally refined plant foods and excludes or minimizes meat, dairy products, eggs, and highly refined foods such as bleached flour, refined sugar, and oil. Read on for a list of whole foods to eat on a plant-based diet and those to minimize or avoid.
There are plenty of other foods you can also enjoy, including nuts, seeds, avocados, tofu, tempeh, whole-grain flours and breads, and plant-based milks. However, we recommend eating these foods in moderation, because they are more calorie-dense and can contribute to weight gain.
What it isn’t: a diet of vegetables only
While leafy vegetables are an important part of a whole-food, plant-based diet, they dont contain enough calories to sustain you. Consider that you would need to eat almost 16 pounds of cooked kale to get 2,000 calories! Not eating enough calories leads to decreased energy levels, feelings of deprivation, cravings, and even binges. For tasty meal ideas, check out 41 Healthy Vegan Recipes That Are Totally Crave-Worthy.
What It Is: A World of Plant Foods
Heres a list of the plant-based food categories from which youll eat, along with a few examples from each:
What Do You Eat on a Plant-Based Diet?
FAQ
Can I eat bread on a plant-based diet?
Can you eat eggs on forks over knives?
What can you drink on the Forks Over Knives diet?
What is the Forks Over Knives diet?
The Forks Over Knives Diet was born out of the transformative power that whole-food, plant-based eating can have on health and well-being. It is centered on whole, unrefined, or minimally refined plant foods and excludes or minimizes meat, dairy products, eggs, and highly refined foods such as bleached flour, refined sugar, and oil.
What should you eat if you have a knife?
The Forks Over Knives video and series of books recommend a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet for health. Avoid all meat (including fish), dairy, eggs; also oils/fats and processed foods. Eat freely: fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains. Limit lightly-processed whole foods.
Can you drink coffee on the Forks Over Knives diet?
The Forks Over Knives diet focuses more on the quality of the foods you choose to eat more than the substances it contains. There is no mention about the potential adverse effects of alcohol or caffeine on your health, but that also means you can still drink coffee since it is a plant-based product.
Can you eat alcohol on a Forks Over Knives diet?
You are not asked to eliminate alcohol or caffeine from your diet. The Forks Over Knives diet focuses more on the quality of the foods you choose to eat more than the substances it contains.