PLANT-BASED RESOURCES
Looking to change to a plant-based diet this year? Wanna watch a documentary or listen to a podcast about the benefits of eating vegan? Interested to try some new recipes to eat more plant-based? I’ve got you covered! Below are my favorite resources for eating plant-based to fuel your best life.
PODCASTS
THE RICH ROLL PODCAST
The RRP has become my favorite podcast because of Rich’s focus on not just eating more plant-based, but also on how to be the best version of yourself. His thoughtful questions and perspectives, as well as inspiring cadre of guests he invites to share their stories, helps me tremendously on my personal journey in being my best self.
THE CHICKPEEPS
The ChickPeeps is a great podcast when you want something light and easy to listen to. It’s hosted by Evanna Lynch (yes, Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter) so expect a lot of funny Harry Potter references. Evanna and her co-hosts Momoko Hill, Robbie Jarvis, and Tylor Starr share stories and opinions about animal rights, raising kids as vegan, plant foods and recipes, and plant-based wizardry.
NO MEAT ATHLETE RADIO
When I decided to switch to a plant-based diet, I began looking for information on how to effectively fuel my runs for long distances and maintain good health, and a friend recommended I check out No Meat Athlete. Host Matt Frazier’s advice on eating plant-based for endurance provided a strong foundation for me as a beginner.
THE MINIMALIST VEGAN
Best selling authors and passionate bloggers, Michael and Maša Ofei explore what it means to live with incredible intentionality while being vegan. They bring honest conversations to your ears discussing a range of topics, including zero-waste, productivity, consumerism, travel, and much more. Join their conversation about how to be more mindful in our daily lives.
BROWN VEGAN PODCAST
Host Monique Koch aims to help families start a simple and permanent vegan lifestyle. Featuring other vegans and useful tips, Monique educates listeners in a welcoming and exciting way. This podcast is also extremely helpful for newbies or those who may want to consider trying a plant-based lifestyle as the tone is nonjudgemental.
NUTRITION FACTS
Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimer's, lose weight, and feel better? Well as it turns out there is! Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and author of the instant New York Times bestseller “How Not to Die” celebrates evidence-based nutrition to add years to our life and life to our years.
COOKBOOKS
THE TRULY HEALTHY VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK
Written by my friend Liz Thompson adopted from her blog I Heart Vegetables. The vegetarian recipes can easily be made vegan.
THE NO MEAT ATHLETE COOKBOOK
Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipes to Fuel Your Workouts—and the Rest of Your Life. A Sports Illustrated Best Health and Wellness Book of 2017.
THUG KITCHEN
Eat like you give a f*ck! Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook debuted as a #1 New York Times Best Seller and delivers more than 100 recipes for beginning cooks to home chefs.
PLANT-BASED DIET FOR BEGINNERS
Based in Richmond, Plant Based Gabriel is a popular food blogger that makes vegan food good for your health, your wallet, and the environment.
THE HOW NOT TO DIE COOKBOOK
Dr. Michael Greger’s first traditionally published book, How Not to Die, presented the scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of premature death and disability. The cookbook puts that science into action.
THRIVE ENERGY COOKBOOK
Packed with 150 plant-based, nutrient-dense, whole food recipes developed within the Thrive nutritional philosophy, acclaimed ultramarathon runner Brendan Brazier brings concepts that started the functional, plant-based nutrition revolution to life.
NONPROFITS
MERCY FOR ANIMALS
From factory farms to corporate boardrooms, courts of justice to courts of public opinion, Mercy For Animals speaks up against cruelty and for compassion.
VEGANUARY
Veganuary is more than just a pledge. The organization encourages people to try vegan for January and beyond, and provides supportive info year round.
VEGAN OUTREACH
Vegan Outreach works advocates for animals by focusing on reaching the people willing to participate in their 10 Weeks to Vegan guided challenge.
VEGAN ACTION
Vegan Action’s logo certifies products that do not contain animal products and have not been tested on animals.
THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE
GFI works with scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs to make clean meat and plant-based alternatives to animal products.
SEA SHEPHERD
Captain Paul Watson founder Sea Shepherd in 1977. With the largest private navy on the planet, they defend, conserve, and protect the seas and marine wildlife.
PETA
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 6.5 million members and supporters.
OUR HEN HOUSE
Our Hen House is a central clearinghouse for all kinds of ideas on how you can make change for animals. Join the flock!
FOOD NOT BOMBS
Food Not Bombs provides more than free, healthy vegan and vegetarian food. Food Not Bombs tries to inspire the public to participate in changing society for the better.