Forks Over Knives Documentary Quotes

On Dr. Greger’s heels is Proteinaholic by Garth Davis, MD, which systematically upends conventional wisdom surrounding our favorite macronutrient, laying out an evidence-based case for why our misplaced obsession with protein—particularly animal protein—is making us sick, fat, and tired. For the more visually inclined, I suggest checking out a few compelling documentaries, including Forks Over Knives, What the Health, and Food Matters.

There is a must-see film out called Forks over Knives ( forksoverknives.com), which is a documentary about the work of these two amazing researchers. You’ll hear from them in this book, and also from other leading medical experts on diet and health. You will also find first-person accounts of people who overcame life-threatening and debilitating diseases through their shift to a plant-based diet. But the personal health benefits are just one part of the story, albeit a very important one. What about the social and environmental benefits I mentioned above? It seems clearer every day that the planet thrives for every person who chooses to eat more plant-based fare, because animal agriculture is one of the top culprits in creating a host of very serious environmental problems.

In the Forks Over Knives documentary, the filmmakers asked, is there a solution to chronic disease that is “so comprehensive, yet so straightforward, that it’s mind-boggling that more of us haven’t taken it seriously”? The answer, we believe, is an emphatic yes—with the solution, of course, being a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. But don’t take our word for it. Dive in and experience the benefits for yourself!