Read Forks Over Knives: The Cookbook Online
Authors: Del Sroufe
Forks Over Knives: The Cookbook (2 page)
Cauliflower and White Bean Bake
Mexican-Style Bean and Rice Casserole
Vegetable Enchiladas with Bean Sauce
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Rustic Parsnip Crust
Spinach and Sweet Potato Lasagna
Lunchbox Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nutty Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Quinana Muffins (Quinoa Banana Muffins)
Better-Than-Mom’s Banana Bread
About the Author and Contributors
How the
FORKS OVER KNIVES
Documentary and Book Are Changing Lives
“I watched
Forks Over Knives
in November of 2011, then I took the book to my doctor and discussed quitting my statin drug for cholesterol. He was intrigued but not convinced it was a good choice. In December I took the plunge and went completely plant-based. Yesterday I had my six-month check-up: I was taken off all medication—blood pressure and cholesterol—plus I had lost weight. I feel great, and now my doctor is reading the book.”
—Mary Yeaple,
North Pole, Alaska
“I received the book and the movie as a gift, and they have given my family more than I could have dreamed. I love to cook and I love to impress my guests, so at first I thought this was going to be very difficult. But after looking up recipes and trying it for just one week, we all had more energy and felt much better . . .
in one week!
I thought my children would have a problem but they love fruits and veggies! This is not just another diet—this is a new way of living, an eye-opener to health. So many people are dependent on medications, and sometimes they don’t even make you feel better—you are just told you need them in order to live. There are other solutions—and there is science that proves it!”
—Katisha Conner,
Centralia, Washington
“I have eaten a plant-based diet since I first watched this wonderful film 23 weeks ago. I have lost 25 pounds of body fat. I have lowered my triglycerides by over 125 points. My waist has dropped three inches. I can wear clothing that I haven’t worn in five years. I weigh less than I can remember since eighth grade. Most importantly, I feel happy and healthy every day now. I sleep well and wake up rested. My brain seems better able to focus on my tasks, and I can complete a to-do list without pause. I know that this plant-based lifestyle works. I am careful not to call this a diet. A diet ends. This is how I live now.”
—Christopher H.,
Spring Park, Minnesota
“After kidney cancer, being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, pacemaker surgery, and diabetic artery disease, my husband finally decided to take our 23-year-old (vegetarian) daughter’s recommendation of your book more seriously. I purchased the book as well as the video and Dr. Esselstyn’s book. In less than two weeks, my husband’s blood pressure is down within normal limits, he has lost five pounds, and—the most amazing thing—his glucose readings have dropped a whopping 60 points and he is decreasing the units of insulin he takes on a daily basis! We can’t wait to share the books and video with his cardiologist. Thank you for opening our eyes!”
—Joanne Clark,
Lakeside, Texas
“My wife and I both read Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s
The China Study
, and that book set us on the path toward veganism and a plant-based diet. We were compelled to watch this documentary after discovering that it covers the work of Dr. Campbell and Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn. Together, Dr. Campbell’s book and your film changed our lives forever. My wife and I have been on a plant-based, vegan diet for the past six months, and we have never felt better. Thank you for producing such a wonderful, interesting, and informative film.”
—Jacob Song,
Torrance, California
“I owe the authors of
Forks Over Knives
a big thank-you! I’m a 74-year-old woman, descended from Wisconsin dairy farmers and midwestern beef, hog, and chicken farmers, so I was raised on a meat- and dairy-based ‘standard American diet.’ After reading the book, seeing the film, and then reading many of the references, I adopted a whole-foods, plant-based diet about eight months ago. Wow! I dropped 25 pounds without even trying, brought all my medical test results (blood pressure, etc.) back to normal, totally lost the painful arthritis symptoms that have bothered me for decades, and can now breathe normally without allergies for the first time ever! I am amazed and my doctor seems perplexed!”
—Phyllis Kaufman,
Lacey, Washington
“A heart attack turned my life upside down two years ago. Then my husband and I discovered Dr. Campbell, Dr. Esselstyn, and
Forks Over Knives
. Within six months of beginning plant-based eating, I lost 40 pounds without effort and am off a lifetime of medications. Now I teach classes about the extraordinary health benefits of plant-based eating and never miss an opportunity to show the life-changing film
Forks Over Knives
.”
—Dorothy Greet,
Lewes, Delaware
“I’m a stage IV breast cancer thriver, diagnosed in September 2008. I decided to take matters into my own hands instead of letting cancer take me over. I made a quick adjustment to my diet, removing white flour, white sugar, and dairy. Today I eat a vegan diet. I watched
Forks Over Knives
and I think it was so well done. I’ve also really enjoyed the
Forks Over Knives
book; my kids especially like the muffins. The best news for me is that I’ve been cancer-free for about two years! Thank you for spreading the word!”
—Robin Page,
founder of Live Squared nutritional consulting, Libertyville, Illinois
“My wife and I started a plant-based diet in January 2012 on the day I turned 44. As of June 2012, I have lost around 40 pounds and she has lost around 37. I really didn’t have to try, the weight just came off—I weigh less now than when I graduated high school. I have taken up kayaking and have much more energy than before. I have had Crohn’s disease for about 20 years now and I have really been doing well for the past few months. I have watched the movie three times now and find new inspiration each time. I love my new lifestyle—thanks for the movie and the information.”
—John Witt,
Max Meadows, Virginia
“I have been a type 1 diabetic for almost 40 years, and a lifelong emphasis on plant-based nutrition has been very significant to my health. Most people I know cannot believe I spent two thirds of my life as a diabetic.
Forks Over Knives
is inspiring me to make even greater progress toward a vegan lifestyle. My vigor in regular exercise and running is unabating, and I am enjoying new foods and flavors. My blood-sugar levels are as good as ever, and I never have that heavy feeling in my stomach that comes from eating calorie-dense and high-fat foods. I hope there will be a part two to
Forks Over Knives
.”
—Dave Bishton,
Longmont, Colorado
“Our own doctor had been suggesting this way of eating to us for the last three years, as my husband and I are overweight and on the verge of diet-related health problems. Fear of the unknown, how our young kids would take to it, and straining our budget kept us from changing. The documentary was a huge wake-up call, so we purchased the book and ‘jumped in.’ My husband and I have already lost weight and feel younger and more vibrant. Our three kids ask for fruit and veggies! Our six-year-old no longer wants the processed school lunches that now ‘taste funny’ to her. I feel like we are tasting food for the first time. This is amazing and we are encouraging others to make the change!”
—Denise DeLallo,
Webster, New York
FORKSOVER
KNIVES
THE COOKBOOKOver 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year
by DEL SROUFE
With desserts by
ISA CHANDRA MOSKOWITZ
And with recipe contributions by
JULIEANNA HEVER, JUDY MICKLEWRIGHT, and DARSHANA THACKER
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Photographs copyright © Cara Howe, 2012
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Sroufe, Del.
Forks over knives--the cookbook : over 300 recipes for plant-based eating all through the year / Del Sroufe;
with desserts by Isa Chandra Moskowitz ; and with recipe contributions by Julieanna Hever, Judy Micklewright,
and Darshana Thacker.
pages cm
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-61519-061-4 -- ISBN 978-1-61519-159-8 (ebook)
1. Vegetarian cooking. I. Title.
TX837.S717 2012
641.5’636--dc23
2012021683
