Forks Over Knives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forks Over Knives |
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| Directed by | Lee Fulkerson |
| Produced by | John Corry Brian Wendel |
| Written by | Lee Fulkerson |
| Starring | T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D. John A. McDougall, M.D. Neal D. Barnard, M.D. Rip Esselstyn |
| Music by | Ramón Balcázar |
| Editing by | John Orfanopoulos Brian Crance Michael Fahey |
| Studio | Monica Beach Media |
| Distributed by | Virgil Films and Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | May 6, 2011 (limited release) August 30, 2011 (DVD) |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Forks Over Knives is a movie from 2011 that talks about how eating certain foods can help you stay healthy. It suggests that a diet based on whole plants, without animal products or highly processed foods, can prevent or even reverse many common illnesses. The film encourages people to eat foods like whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits, and to avoid things like refined sugar, white flour, and oils.
What the Film is About
The movie Forks Over Knives follows the work of two important people: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, a surgeon, and Dr. T. Colin Campbell, a professor who studies nutrition. They both believe that many health problems, such as obesity (being very overweight), cardiovascular diseases (heart and blood vessel problems), and even cancer, can be avoided or treated by eating a diet made of whole, plant-based foods. This means staying away from processed foods and foods that come from animals.
The China Study
The film also looks at a big study called the "China–Cornell–Oxford Project," which lasted for 20 years. This study led to Professor Campbell's book, The China Study. In his book, he suggests that common health issues like coronary artery disease (a type of heart disease), diabetes, obesity, and cancer might be linked to the typical Western diet. This diet often includes lots of processed foods and animal-based foods, like dairy products.
Want to Learn More?
If you are interested in learning more about the ideas in Forks Over Knives, there are some books you can read:
- Alona Pulde M.D., Matthew Lederman M.D. The Forks Over Knives Plan: How to Transition to the Life-Saving, Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet, 2014.
- Sroufe, Del. Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook, 2012.
- Stone, Gene. Forks Over Knives: The Plant Based Way to Health, 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Tenedores sobre cuchillos para niños
