Recommended reading * Vegan resources
Are you interested in learning more about being vegan?
Do you want to know more about the health benefits of a plant-based diet?
Do you need examples of what you would eat as a vegan?
We just completed a really great Viva la Vegan online class here at Marilu.com, and we’re fired up about plant-based diets. These books are recommended by our members – people like you – who aren’t interested in hype or “the next big thing.” We’re committed to health. We like good research. And we want food that tastes really good, that we can feed our families and friends, without having to special order a bunch of weird-o ingredients.
These books are about living well on a plant-based diet (vegan). Check them out from your library, or click on the titles to get them at Amazon.
- T. Colin Campbell, The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health
– some of the best research about the benefits of a plant-based diet
- Jane Goodall, Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating
– connecting our health with the health of the planet
- Rory Freedman & Kim Barnouin, Skinny Bitch
– several books; use a lot of processed plant foods (and some language), but good info and good for transitioning to veganism
- Jessica Porter, The Hip Chick’s Guide to Macrobiotics: A Philosophy for Achieving a Radiant Mind and a Fabulous Body
– makes macrobiotics understandable and do-able
- Mishio Kushi, One Peaceful World: Mishio Kushi’s Approach to Creating a Healthy and Harmonious Mind, Home, and World Community
– a classic
- Christina Pirello, This Crazy Vegan Life: A Prescription for an Endangered Species
– approachable; author used diet to fight disease
- John McDougall, MD, The Mcdougall Program: 12 Days to Dynamic Health (Plume)
– a classic
- John Robbins, Diet for a New America
– a classic
- Eric Schlosser, Fast Food Nation
– how fast food changed our culture and our health
- Kris Carr, Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips (Crazy Sexy)
– author uses diet and attitude to fight cancer
- Brenda Davis, R.D. and Vesanto Melina, M.S. R.D., Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet
– good basic info
- Patrick Holford, The New Optimum Nutrition Bible
– a good resource
- Neal Barnard, MD, Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes without Drugs
– fighting disease with diet
- Rip Esselstyn, The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter’s 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds
– includes exercises and man-friendly vegan recipes
- Alicia Silverstone, The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet
– making connections between you and the planet
- Sophie Uliano, Gorgeously Green
– green living is good for everyone
- Renee Loux, Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home
– more green living
July 31st, 2010 at 2:07 am
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