Eat better for less
“Isn’t a plant-based diet expensive?” We often get this question at Forks Over Knives. There’s a common misperception that you need to dig deep into your pockets to make healthy eating work. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. With some smart shopping, you can expect to save money on your food bill. Indeed, the unprocessed staple foods at the heart of this lifestyle are some of the cheapest you’ll find. No need to buy certified organic at premium grocery stores: The magic of a whole-food, plant-based diet is more about the big differences between Ring Dings and legumes than the smaller differences between, say, “premium” potatoes and the ones found at your local discount market. To demonstrate how affordable it can be, this issue features Chef Darshana Thacker’s delicious seven-day…