What if one simple change could save you from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? Examine a whole-foods, plant-based diet-- it could save your life. This accessible guide provides the information you need to adopt and maintain a plant-based diet, with tips on transitioning, success stories from converts, and recipes for delicious, healthy, every-day meals.

"The how-to companion to the feature documentary Forks over knives" --Cover. "With 125 recipes"--Cover.

Part 1 : The plant-based world of forks over knives. Good for your health ; Good for animals ; Good for the environment -- Part 2 : Eating the forks over knives way. Reading nutrition labels ; Your guide to plant-based foods ; Tips for transitioning ; Kitchen tools -- Part 3 : Forks over knives recipes. Breakfast ; Smoothies and nondairy milks ; Appetizers ; Soups ; Salads and dressings ; Sauces and easy snack ideas ; Main dishes ; Side dishes ; Desserts -- Conversion charts.