CHAPTER 10: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOME OTHER RESOURCES.
Some are free, some are not, some are books, some are not, but all can assist and support your blossoming veganism.
As mentioned above, there is PCRM’s 21-Day Vegan Kickstart.
Lighter.World offers free or two different levels of paid memberships that allow you to find vegan recipes based on taste preference, allergy, time available and more. Inspiring figures in the health, activist, chef realm and more provide menu recommendations.
The 30-Day Vegan Challenge by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
It’s a book and also an online resource, sold separately. The online 30-Day Vegan Challenge gives members a lifetime access to videos, podcasts, daily messages, recipes and community with author and speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.
VegWeb
Boasting more than 15,000 vegan recipes, VegWeb is more than just a recipe site because of the sheer breadth of it and the fact that recipes get rated and commented on by users. I recommend taking a look at the comments before trying a new recipe here: many times, the suggestions for improvements you can find there will take the recipe to the next level.
The Vegan Way: 21 Days to a Happier, Healthier Plant-Based Lifestyle that Will Transform Your Home, Your Diet, and You
Another guide to a transitioning vegan, this informative and very helpful book by My Vegan Journal’s Jackie Day will walk with you through the first three weeks with education and really helpful tips, setting you up for success.
Chronometer
Concerned about your nutrition as a new herbivore? This free user-friendly resource will break down your daily nutrient in-take, helping you to see dietary shortfalls and where to make improvements.
Vegan Outreach’s Mentor Program
This free program sets you up with one of over 1,300 mentors in 35 countries who can offer guidance and assistance.
The Dairy Detox
How many people do you know would go vegan if not for cheese, that little amount of dairy creamer they use, that Greek yogurt? Maybe it’s you? For just $47.00, the Dairy Detox duo walks you through a 12-day program, complete with recipes, videos, coursework and exclusive access to a dedicated community of fellow dairy ditchers to help you get off the teat and on your way to feeling your best.
Barnivore
Believe it or not, there may be animal products lurking in your favorite alcoholic beverages, from the ingredients to the processing, which may include isinglass (fish bladders), gelatin and more. Barnivore clears things up with their massive, user-friendly online directory of vegan-friendly beer, wine and liquor so you can drink without regrets. Save the regrets for later!
Cruelty-Free Kitty
It is so hard to keep up with what is and is not cruelty-free in the cosmetics and personal care industries with companies being bought out very often. Cruelty-Free Kitty keeps you current on company statuses and also provides helpful reviews of new products and the latest on emerging brands.
The Vegan RD
Sound nutrition advice from the amazing Ginny Kisch Messina, RD. At a time when groundless dietary claims overwhelm us from all corners of the Internet, Ginny’s pragmatic and research-based (but heart-centered) approach is especially valuable.
NutritionFacts.org
This is the popular site of vegan MD Michael Greger, providing accessible and short videos on the latest in nutrition research.
The Kind Life
This is a popular and inspirational blog and resource place run by actress and author Alicia Silverstone.
Girlie Girl Army
Your Glamazon Guide to Green Living is a lively series of essays and resources collected, curated and created weekly by style maven (and vegan mama) Chloe Jo Davis.
VegNews Magazine
I love VegNews so much I write an advice column for them. This publication is so reassuring and fabulous, it is sunshine in magazine form to me. Please consider subscribing.
And, of course, let's not forget our own contribution to the vegan community, Vegan Street. Our website is full of recipes, vegan living tips, essays and interviews, the famous Vegan Street Memes, and much more.
As mentioned above, there is PCRM’s 21-Day Vegan Kickstart.
Lighter.World offers free or two different levels of paid memberships that allow you to find vegan recipes based on taste preference, allergy, time available and more. Inspiring figures in the health, activist, chef realm and more provide menu recommendations.
The 30-Day Vegan Challenge by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
It’s a book and also an online resource, sold separately. The online 30-Day Vegan Challenge gives members a lifetime access to videos, podcasts, daily messages, recipes and community with author and speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.
VegWeb
Boasting more than 15,000 vegan recipes, VegWeb is more than just a recipe site because of the sheer breadth of it and the fact that recipes get rated and commented on by users. I recommend taking a look at the comments before trying a new recipe here: many times, the suggestions for improvements you can find there will take the recipe to the next level.
The Vegan Way: 21 Days to a Happier, Healthier Plant-Based Lifestyle that Will Transform Your Home, Your Diet, and You
Another guide to a transitioning vegan, this informative and very helpful book by My Vegan Journal’s Jackie Day will walk with you through the first three weeks with education and really helpful tips, setting you up for success.
Chronometer
Concerned about your nutrition as a new herbivore? This free user-friendly resource will break down your daily nutrient in-take, helping you to see dietary shortfalls and where to make improvements.
Vegan Outreach’s Mentor Program
This free program sets you up with one of over 1,300 mentors in 35 countries who can offer guidance and assistance.
The Dairy Detox
How many people do you know would go vegan if not for cheese, that little amount of dairy creamer they use, that Greek yogurt? Maybe it’s you? For just $47.00, the Dairy Detox duo walks you through a 12-day program, complete with recipes, videos, coursework and exclusive access to a dedicated community of fellow dairy ditchers to help you get off the teat and on your way to feeling your best.
Barnivore
Believe it or not, there may be animal products lurking in your favorite alcoholic beverages, from the ingredients to the processing, which may include isinglass (fish bladders), gelatin and more. Barnivore clears things up with their massive, user-friendly online directory of vegan-friendly beer, wine and liquor so you can drink without regrets. Save the regrets for later!
Cruelty-Free Kitty
It is so hard to keep up with what is and is not cruelty-free in the cosmetics and personal care industries with companies being bought out very often. Cruelty-Free Kitty keeps you current on company statuses and also provides helpful reviews of new products and the latest on emerging brands.
The Vegan RD
Sound nutrition advice from the amazing Ginny Kisch Messina, RD. At a time when groundless dietary claims overwhelm us from all corners of the Internet, Ginny’s pragmatic and research-based (but heart-centered) approach is especially valuable.
NutritionFacts.org
This is the popular site of vegan MD Michael Greger, providing accessible and short videos on the latest in nutrition research.
The Kind Life
This is a popular and inspirational blog and resource place run by actress and author Alicia Silverstone.
Girlie Girl Army
Your Glamazon Guide to Green Living is a lively series of essays and resources collected, curated and created weekly by style maven (and vegan mama) Chloe Jo Davis.
VegNews Magazine
I love VegNews so much I write an advice column for them. This publication is so reassuring and fabulous, it is sunshine in magazine form to me. Please consider subscribing.
And, of course, let's not forget our own contribution to the vegan community, Vegan Street. Our website is full of recipes, vegan living tips, essays and interviews, the famous Vegan Street Memes, and much more.
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