Forks Over Knives started with a groundbreaking film that promoted a low-fat, whole food plant-based, no-oil diet – featuring some of the most trusted doctors in the field: Esselstyn, McDougall, Campbell, Ornish, and others. But in recent years, the organization has shifted.
They now present conflicting opinions – including from non-vegetarian, industry-funded doctors – without evaluating the quality of the evidence. And they no longer take a clear position on what works.
In this video, I break down how and why Forks Over Knives has changed, what it means for those seeking real health guidance, and how you can still find the truth.
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro: Forks Over Knives isn’t what it used to be
1:25 – What Forks Over Knives originally stood for
2:45 – The “Great Olive Oil Debate” and lack of editorial stance
4:40 – Industry-funded studies: CORDIOPREV breakdown
6:20 – Who funded the study? (Olive oil marketing groups)
7:40 – No mortality difference, no benefit in women
8:30 – Esselstyn’s heart disease reversal vs. CORDIOPREV
9:25 – Garth Davis, David Katz, and mixed messages
10:30 – Why Forks Over Knives is no longer a health authority
11:20 – Final thoughts: What you deserve as a health seeker