Resources

I thought I’d write a short list of some resources on plant based every thing. This is kind of just the bare bones, there are 100′s of more resources. I believe that people need to research and discover on their own, and find out every thing they can.

Do research outside of what your doctor has told you. Every doctor I had told me I needed to eat animal protein – and they were ALL wrong. Ask your dr. what they know about plant based nutrition, ask what their most recent study on it has been, as, about the studies that were done that have been de-bunked since (like on soy, and vitamin B12) ask them what they think of some of the biggest studies of nutrition and disease. How much time do they spend with you on diet and exercise? How much time do they take to explain why they are recommending eating a certain way? And lastly, are you getting a second opinion from someone well versed in plant based health?

This is your life, research as much as you can. For me, it saved my life. A little over a year ago I was on 9 meds for EVERY THING. My cholesterol was life threatening, my diabetes was out of control, my hormone levels were messed up. Now, 10 sizes smaller and on no medications I am glad that I stopped just relying on doctors to save me, sometimes you have to learn how to save yourself. It’s the best thing you will ever do, to make informed decisions.

Resources:

The China Study, Dr. Collin Campbell
-A very concise scientific summary of every thing you need to know about why going plant based is the best thing you can do for your body.

Dr. Neal Barnard

http://www.nealbarnard.org/

The Engine 2 Diet: Rip Esselstyn
- Practical guide to going on a healthy plant based diet. Filled with success stories and great recipes.

There is a Cure for Diabetes
From the Doctor behind “Simply Raw, Reversing Diabetes” a book that outlines every thing that the “Tree of Life Institute” follows for helping type one and type 2 diabetics go off of insulin. There is also a spiritual aspect to this book.

Heart Attack Proof:

http://www.heartattackproof.com/

The 30 Day Diabetes Miracle
This is the book that started it all for me. There is a lot of science and studies, as well as a very practical starting point for people.

Reversing Diabetes by Dr. Neal Barnard
One of my favorite books on plant based health. Dr. Barnard does a wonderful job in explaining exactly what will heal diabetes.

Breaking the Food Seduction Neal D. Barnard, M.D.
Also Dr. Neal Barnard great book on understanding food.

The Kind Diet – Alicia Silverstone
A book by actress, Alicia Silverstone. This book covers all the aspects of a vegan life.

The Thrive Diet – Brenden Brazier
Brenden is a super tri-athlete who has tons of information on a healthy plant based diet, especially for athletes.

Vegan Body Building: Robert Cheeke
Body builder, Robert Cheeke has a lot of information on the best way to be your best.

The Cancers Survivor Guide: Neal D. Barnard
Another great book by Neal Barnard who has helped thousands get through and survive cancer.

Skinny Bitch/Skinny Bastard: Rory Freedman
If you don’t mind some bad language and some straight talk, these are the books for you! To the point and not messing around, it’s an in your face and not subtle approach to being vegan.

Some great sites to check out:

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/
-Veg News – Blog of the year! I love this site for healthy fat free vegan recipes.

http://engine2.org
Information and blog from “The Engine 2 Diet”

http://pcrm.org
Awesome resources and a 21 day kick start program that is completely free!

http://veganproteins.com/
All about where vegans get their protein and dispelling a lot of myths. These are hardcore athletes who know a lot about food.

http://veganbodybuilding.com
A site developed by Robert Cheeke, body builder. Great for motivation and inspiration!

http://sequelnaturals.com/vega
Brenden Brazier’s site – check out the forums, they are great.

http://www.thekindlife.com/
Alicia Silverstone’s site based on her new book.

http://vegweb.org
Tons of vegan recipes! Pretty much anything you can think of can be found here!

http://www.vegnews.com/
Great vegan magazine filled with lots of resources.

http://happycow.net
Find vegan places to eat and shop near you!

http://www.tcolincampbell.org/plant-based-nutrition/category/diabetes-and-thyroid-diseases On Thyroid health and diabetes.

http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/protein.html On getting too much protein.

Documentaries/Movies to watch:
Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 days. Amazing must watch documentary by Brave New Films: http://www.rawfor30days.com/
A must watch movie! Follow 6 people as they transform and change their lives on a plant based diet.

The Eating Documentary: http://www.ravediet.com/whatsinfilm.htm
Straight forward and very informative documentary on what you are eating.

Fast Food Nation: http://www.amazon.com/Fast-Food-Nation-Greg-Kinnear/dp/B000MEYKAU
A movie on the fast food industry, very eye opening (and kind of gross)

Super Size Me: http://www.hulu.com/watch/63283/super-size-me
Find out what  happens when someone eats McDonalds for a month. You can watch it for free with the link above!