Did you know “eating a vegan diet is likely to be best for the environment”, according to experts? Below are a few resources to help guide anyone on the plant-based journey. For more ways to also reduce your carbon footprint, read this helpful guide from the New York Times – How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint.
Apps/Websites
Happy Cow
Find vegan and vegetarian food options near you. An essential app/website when traveling. www.happycow.net
Forks over Knives
Healthy, whole-foods, plant-based recipes. A helpful app/website for anyone trying to eat an oil-free, plant-based diet.
www.forksoverknives.com
Nutrition Facts
The latest in nutrition and health research.
www.nutritionfacts.org
Leaping Bunny
A helpful app/website to shop cruelty-free products.
www.leapingbunny.org
Switch 4 Good
Information and help to live a dairy-free lifestyle. https://switch4good.org
Books/Magazines
Animal Liberation
A philosophical perspective on the treatment of animals.
Find it on Amazon here
How Not to Die
A guide on how to live a longer and healthier life.
Find it on Amazon here.
The China Study
A study of nutrition and its implications for long-term health.
Find it on Amazon here
Eat to Live
A guide on food to address a spectrum of conditions from obesity to diabetes to heart disease.
Find it on Amazon here
VegNews
Award-winning vegan magazine.
https://vegnews.com
Documentaries
Cowspiracy
Learn how factory farming is decimating the planet’s natural resources.
Available on Netflix
The Game Changers
Finding the optimal diet for human performance and health.
Available on Netflix
Seaspiracy
A look at the fishing industry and it’s impact on marine life.
Available on Netflix
What the Health
Examining the link between diet and disease.
Available on Netflix
Helpful Articles on Vegan Products, Clothing and More
Favorite, Easy VEGAN Recipes
BREAKFAST
- Banana Bread (gluten free) by Making Thyme for Health
- French Toast by Just Egg
- Pancakes by Nora Cooks
- Pumpkin Bread (gluten free) by Beaming Baker
- Scramble by Just Egg
- Tofu and Broccoli by Vegan Annie
- Waffles by Nora Cooks
- Waffles (gluten-free) by Nora Cooks
LUNCH/DINNER
- Best Vegan Mac N Cheese by Nora Cooks
- Butternut Squash Curry by Healthy Nibbles and Bits
- No Tuna Salad by Forks over Knives
- Pasta Salad by Nora Cooks
- Pesto Pasta by Nora Cooks
- Polenta by Bianca Zapatka
- Potato Leek Soup by Vegan Huggs
- Potato Salad by Forks over Knives
- Quick and Easy Pizza Crust by All Recipes
- Risotto by Minimalist Baker
- Sesame Ginger Tofu Veggie Stir Fry by Delish Knowledge
- Skillet Enchiladas by Nora Cooks
- Oil-free Enchiladas by Nora Cooks
- Tofu Nuggets by Bianca Zapatka
- Tofu Tacos by Tasty
- Ultimate Vegan Chili by Nora Cooks
- Vegan Bolognese by Nora Cooks
- Vegan Lasagna by Savory Vegan
- Yellow Curry by World of Vegan
DESSERTS
- Cheesecake (gluten free) by the Spruce Eats
- Chocolate Peppermint Donuts by Choosing Chia
- Gingerbread Cookies by Nora Cooks
- Lemon Bars by Make it Dairy Free
- Oatmeal Cookies (gluten free) by Beaming Baker
- Oil-free (gluten free) Vanilla Cake by Minimalist Baker
- Pumpkin Pie by Nora Cooks
- Rice Krispies by Dandees
- Snowball Cookies by Nora Cooks
- Sugar Cookies by Nora Cooks