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The China Study was a favorite among Huffington Post readers in a poll on healthy lifestyle books. Members of the Huffpost Healthy Living Community voted this book on how diet is closely linked to the “diseases of affluence” as a favorite among 50.

“All types of books can change our lives, but health books have a potent ability to influence our lifestyle habits,” the blog writes.

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At the young age of 40, Lance Armstrong has so many accomplishments to his name.

Multiple Tour de France winner. Testicular cancer survivor with a foundation (Lance Armstrong Foundation @ Livestrong.org) that empowers others living and beating the same disease (80 million people with those yellow bracelets couldn’t be more fashionable). Ironman competitor. A new line of fitness equipment. And now. Perhaps his greatest achievement ever…a vegan until six and Engine 2 Diet athlete.

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Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of the best selling book about the link between diseases of affluence and meat, The China Study, was a guest on Real Time with Bill Maher to discuss the film Forks Over Knives and the idea of eating less meat for good health.

“It’s the story of one of the best kept secrets in healthcare that I can think of,” Campbell said. “It’s what food can do for us.”

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Steve-O was one of many celebrities who attended premieres of the documentary that explores how a plant-based diet can prevent and reverse major diseases humans are facing such as diabetes and heart disease, Forks Over Knives.

Steve said he supports the film because it advocates the same lifestyle he does.

“I’m here because I’m vegan,” Steve-O said. “And I love it. I’m a big supporter of the vegan lifestyle.”

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“Here is a film that could save your life.”

“What every human being should do is eat a vegetarian diet based on whole foods. Period. That’s it. Animal protein is bad for you. Dairy is bad for you. Forget the ads: Milk and eggs are bad for you. Skim milk is no better, because it contains proportionately more animal protein. What you’re trying to avoid is dietary cholesterol. You also need to cut way down on salt and sugar, and run like hell from high fructose corn syrup.”

“The bottom line: I am convinced this message is true. A plant-based whole foods diet is healthy.”

—Roger Ebert, in a review of the documentary Forks Over Knives at the Chicago Sun-Times.

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An extremely nifty tool was creator by one of Vegetarian Star’s Twitter followers @jrhicks.

The documentary that examines the claim that a plant-based diet can cure and reverse heart disease, Forks Over Knives, is out in select theaters across the United States. For some, it’s a matter of taking the train or driving a few miles, but for others, as the locator states, it’s a matter of “contemplating a road trip.”

At least that road trip is now a lot easier with detailed driving instructions, mileage, driving time and a map using Google Maps.

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Actress Hayley Marie Norman is a vegan and regular contributor to the blog, This Dish Is Veg.

Norman had the privilege of attending the premiere of Forks Over Knives, a film about preventing and reversing major health conditions through a plant-based diet and has written about her experience.

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After several successful screenings in select cities, Forks over Knives, the documentary that examines how major diseases facing most Americans today can be prevented with a plant-based diet, will hit theaters officially on May 6.

The film follows Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn as they encounter several patients who make the switch to a plant-based diet and see their health improve.

Visit the film’s site to find a theater near you where Forks over Knives is playing.

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