We have put together a list of top resources for new vegans, and some others have recommended for those who are considering or new to veganism. Many of our favorites are included here. This is not an exhaustive list, and there are more offerings all the time, as the vegan movement is growing by leaps and bounds, it seems.
I hope that some of these reinforce your “why”– the reason you choose to be vegan. I consumed these little bits at a time, especially after a rough day when others who didn’t understand why I felt compelled to transform my food habits were especially trying. Knowing your “why” and being absolutely clear on this is the very best way for this change to be a lifelong transformation rather than just a passing fad.
These resources include many sources as well as different ways to take in the content. So whatever your learning style, you are bound to find assets to assist you in your journey, no matter where on that road you may be.
Movies/Documentaries:
- Forks over Knives
- Engine 2 Kitchen Rescue
- Game Changers
- What the Health
- Code Blue
- Eating You Alive
- Cowspiracy
- Vegucated
- Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 1 & 2
- Food, Inc
- Vegan Everyday Stories
- Peaceable Kingdom
- Forks over Knives: The Engine 2 Kitchen Rescue
- The Invisible Vegan
- Speciesism
- Planeat
- Dominion
- Earthlings
- Live and Let Live
- Land of Hope and Glory
- Speciesism
- H.O.P.E What you Eat Matters
- Meat the Truth
- Plant Pure Nation
- 73 Cows
- Food Choices
- Crazy, Sexy Cancer
- The Ghosts in Our Machine
- Farm to Fridge
- Meet your Meat
- Swine
- From the Ground Up
Books:
- How Not to Die- Michael Gregor, M.D.
- The End of Heart Disease – Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
- Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease – Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr, M.D.
- The China Study – T. Colin Campbell
- The Joyful Vegan – Colleen Patrick Goudreau
- The Plant-Based Solution – Joel Kahn, M.D
- Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes – Dr. Neal Barnard
- Eat & Run – Scott Jurek
- Mastering Diabetes – Cyrus Khambatta Ph.D. & Robby Barbaro, MPH
- Fiber Fueled – Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
- Plant-Strong – Rip Esselstyn
- The Plant-Based Diet for Beginners – Gabriel Miller
Cookbooks:
- Engine 2 Cookbook – Rip Esselstyn
- Forks Over Knives the Cookbook – Del Sroufe
- Straight Up Food – Cathy Fischer
- No Meat Athlete Cookbook – Matt Frazier & Stepfanie Romine
- How Not to Die Cookbook – Dr. Michael Gregor
- The Happy Herbivore – Lindsey Nixon
- Oh She Glows Cookbook – Angela Liddon
- Oh She Glows Everyday – Angela Liddon
- Plant-Based on a Budget – Toni Okamoto
- Thug Kitchen – Thug Kitchen
- Blissful Basil – Ashley Melillo
- Vegan Cooking for Carnivores – Roberto Martin
- Baking Magic with Aquafaba – Kelsey Kinser
- The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for your Instant Pot – Kathy Hester
- But I Could Never Go Vegan – Kristy Turner
- The Joy of Vegan Baking – Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
- The Vegan Table – Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
- Vegan for Everybody – America’s Test Kitchen
- Vegan Food for the Rest of Us – Ann Hodgman
- The Wicked Healthy Cookbook – Chad Sarno, Derek Sarno, and David Joachim
- The Whole Foods Cookbook – John Mackey, Alona Pulde MD, & Matthew Lederman, MD
- How Not to Die Cookbook – Dr. Michael Greger
- Naturally Sweet Vegan Treats – Marisa Alvarsson
- 30-minute Vegan Dinners – Megan Sadd
- One-Dish Vegan – Robin Robertson
- The Make Ahead Vegan Cookbook – Kay McMeans
- Chloe’s Vegan Italian Kitchen – Chloe Coscarelli
- Chloe’s Kitchen – Chloe Coscarelli
- The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook – Isa Chandra Moskowitz
- Vegan Pressure Cooking – J.L Fields
- My Vegan Travels – Jackie Kearney
- Frugal Vegan – Koteen & Kasabee
- Mindful Vegan Meals – Maria Koutsogiannis
- Straight up Food – Cathy Fisher
Magazines:
- Forks over Knives Magazine
- Naked Food Magazine
- Thrive
- PlantBased
- Veg News
- Vegan Life
- Vegan Food & Living
Podcasts:
- Plant Strong – Rip Esselstyn
- The Exam Room – Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
- Food Heals Podcast- Allison Melody & Suzy Hardy
- Heart Doc VIP – Joel Kahn, M.D.
- Food For Thought – Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
- Let’s Veg About It Podcast- That Veggie Gurl
- The Plant Proof Podcast – Simon Hill
- Vegan Lifecoach Podcast – Ella Magers & Stephanie Aguilar
- Live Planted – Practical Vegan Living – Alyssa
- Ordinary Vegan – Nancy Montuori
- Brown Vegan Podcast – Monique Koch
- That Vegan Couple – Natasha & Luca
- Chris Beat Cancer – Chris Wark
There are so many podcasts and many new ones pop up all the time, so keep your eye on this space!
Animal Sanctuaries:
- Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary Henderson, CO
- Luvin’ Arms Animal Sanctuary Erie, CO
- Rescued Friends Animal Sanctuary Fort Collins, CO
- Peaceful Prarie Sanctuary Deer Trail, CO
- Danzig’s Roost Rooster Sanctuary Bennett, CO
- Apple Valley Farm Sanctuary CO Mountains
- Mountain View Sanctuary Walsenburg, CO
If you are looking for a sanctuary near you, google “Farm Animal Sanctuary Near Me” or “Farm Animal Sanctuary” AND your state.
Meal Services:
- Splendid Spoon
- Purple Carrot
- Blue Apron
Resources for Children:
Videos and Movies:
- Okja
- Chicken Run
- Babe
- Charlotte’s Web
- Genesis Butler: A Vegan Child’s Journey & Ted Talk
- Bite-Sized Vegan
- Greta Thurnberg: Rebel with a Cause
- Greta Thurnberg: No one is too small to make a difference
- I am Greta
Books:
- V is for Vegan
- That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals
- We All Love
- Vegan is Love
- Why are You a Vegan?
Website:
- myveganchild.org
Tell us what you think
Are there other resources that you’d like to see added? Or other categories entirely that you believe should be here? Please let us know, as we will be updating this list with new entries.
