Resources
Plant Based Resources
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Websites for Whole Food Plant Based Information:
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Great website for all kinds of resources. Watch the documentary that has been life-changing for so many people, read the success stories and get support through their various resources including recipes, meal planner guide, cooking course, articles, cookbooks, and more. Learn how to transition to the life-saving whole food plant based way of eating. Download the app for easy meal planning, grocery list, kid and family friendly recipes, etc.
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www.plantpurenation.com
Great website for all kinds of resources. Watch the documentary, Plant Pure Nation, join the PlantPure Jumpstart program including 10 days of healthy delicious, convenient and affordable plant-based frozen entrees, including daily short videos, meal planners, pantry lists, guides, an app, and more. I love the cookbooks. They have made going plant based so easy. Also, join or start a local PlantPure Pod for more support.
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www.nutritionfacts.org
Michael Greger, M.D. reviews the latest nutritional research and distills the key points--sharing these in over 1000 short videos and articles on various aspects of healthy eating. Author of NY Times best-selling book, How Not to Die.
www.nutritionstudies.org
Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s website is loaded with great articles, recipes, books, videos, a Diet Guide, a grocery tour walk-through video with Dr. Tom Campbell, and information about the online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate course through eCornell University.
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Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr.’s website is full of resources, notably his groundbreaking program Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease based on his “20-year study proving changes in diet and nutrition can actually cure heart disease.” Dr. Esselstyn advocates a plant-based, oil-free diet to prevent and stop the progression of heart disease. There is also a Cookbook and DVD.
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www.drmcdougall.com
Dr. John McDougall’s website is a great resource for whole food plant based eating with recipes, health and science articles, numerous books and excellent cookbooks, DVDs & videos, podcasts, cookbooks, Apps, ebooks, online and weekend courses, and has a treatment center including 3-day and 10-day live-in programs. Look for McDougall soups and cereal in grocery stores or online at www.rightfoods.com.
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Michael Klaper, M.D prescribes diet not pills as primary treatment to help the body heal itself. He explains complex medical topics in easy to understand language. His website has great information through newsletters, DVDs, videos on demand, webinar series, and more. Check out his Leaky Gut trailer for his webinar. He also offers “Skype” medical consultations via internet.
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Weimar Institute is a non-profit Christian ministry offering lifestyle-based health care and education through their NEWSTART physician-monitored residential program. Check out www.newstartclub.com for online resources, recipes, videos, articles and events.
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Julieanna Hever, known as The Plant-Based Dietitian, is a Registered Dietitian in private practice in Los Angeles since 2005, specializing in weight management, disease prevention and management, and sports nutrition. She has a wellness talk show series What Would Julieanna Do? On Z Living Network and is author of Vegiterranean Diet and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition. Her list of resources with links to various websites, books and cookbooks is very helpful.
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Magazines:
These are two of my favorite whole food plant based and oil free magazines. I look forward to them getting quarterly. Very inspiring.
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This is a beautifully illustrated magazine dedicated to making
the whole food plant-based
lifestyle appealing and inspiring.
Each issue showcases helpful tips, practical advice, inspiring success stories, and is loaded with great recipes picturing beautiful and delicious looking food. These are also usually available in Whole Foods Markets.
In addition, a free digital-based resource from Forks Over Knives offers free recipes, expert advice, and the latest plant-based news. Scroll down to the middle of the page and enter your name and email address. Also check out their app.
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www.nakedfoodmagazine.com
Naked Food Magazine focuses on
evidence-based nutrition content
and features recipes, tips, and articles by some of my favorite authors including Dr. Greger, Dr. McDougall, Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. Campbell, and more, with advice geared toward the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases, and the achievement of optimal health and weight using food as medicine. It is published four times a year, available as a digital version ($12.95 per year) or a print version ($21.95) or both for $24.95 for one year.
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Recipe Websites & Blogs:
Note: Be sure to check out the recipe sections in the websites to the left. The websites below are mainly recipe sites and primarily oil-free.
Susan Voisin creates delicious dishes made with whole foods and without added oil.
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Dreena Burton, cookbook author, vegan over 20 years, creates recipes using whole foods and minimally processed ingredients. She also has an ebook of oil-free dressings.
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If you have a little bit of a crazy and fun streak you will really enjoy Jill McKeever's website and YouTube videos. Great recipes, simple, fun, delicious and family tested. She also has cookbooks available on Amazon.
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Online Shopping (vegan):
All vegan. Read ingredients and avoid highly processed foods.
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Has a vegan section. Read ingredients. Ditto above note.
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All vegan. Good source for raw cashew nuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, date pieces, whole wheat crackers, granola, roasted carob powder, Soy Curls. Educational DVDs on various health topics, cookbooks. Also check out
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Online Culinary Classes:
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Rouxbe is the world's leading online culinary school with classes geared for the novice to the seasoned chef including a 60-day Culinary Rx Cooking & Nutrition Course; a 90-day Forks Over Knives Online Cooking Course; Essential Vegan Desserts; Professional Plant-Based Certification Course and more.
Note: Be aware that a few of these websites have 3rd party advertising which may or may not promote a whole food plant based diet.