To start, check out these fact sheets about nutrition on the PCRM website!
Then make sure to learn about Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen of foods that you should eat.
And here is an overview of the foods to you should eat on The Power Plate.
Top websites:
- Vegan Health - their evidence-based nutrient recommendations page is a treasure trove of information about all the important nutrients for our body;
- Nutritionsfacts.org - use the search function to find info about any food or nutrient; hundreds of hours of learning fun;
- Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine - their Nutrition Information page is full of concise, scientific information about fibre, protein, and carbohydrates. It also explains how you can lower cholesterol on a plant-based diet and raises health concerns about dairy, eggs and processed meats.
- Avocados lower LDL cholesterol - by Michael Greger, M.D.
- Chia seeds vs flax seeds - by Michael Greger, M.D.
- Flaxseed and its many benefits for women - by Michael Greger, M.D.
- Nuts or No Nuts? - video by Plant-Base Science London
- What fruits fight cancer better? - by Michael Greger, M.D.
- Walnuts are the Healthiest Nut - article by BBC
- Which nuts fight cancer better? - by Michael Greger, M.D.
GRAINS
- Bulgur wheat and its benefits - article on Livestrong.com
- For the Love of Grains - article by Dr. John McDougall
NUTRITIONAL YEAST
- 23 reasons to start cooking with nutritional yeast - article by Deena Shanker
- Nutritional yeast: detailed explanation
- Nutritional yeast vs Brewer's yeast
OMEGA 3
- Omega 3s (Vegan Health) - literally everything you need to know about Omega 3s
- Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats - info page by The Vegan Society
- Should You Be Taking An Omega-3 Supplement - article by Harvard Medical School
OILS
We grew up thinking that some oils are good for you, and some not so good. As it turns out, it is better not to consume processed oils than to consume them. Below is the evidence.
- Oil: the good, the bad and the ugly - by UC Davis Integral Medicine
- Oil and Cardiovascular Disease Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 - by Terri Quenzer, PhD
- Coconut oil raises LDL cholesterol - podcast (with transcript) by Michael Greger, MD
- Coconut oil: the ultimate guide - by UC Davis Integral Medicine
- Should I use oils in my plant-based diet? - by My Plant-Based Family
- No oil, not even olive oil! - presentation by Caldwell Esselstyn, MD
- Olive Oil and Artery Function - video by Michael Greger, MD
- Olive Oil is not healthy - presentation by Michael Klaper, MD
- Olive Oil - who knew it wasn't so healthy after all - by The Healthy Librarian
- Olive Oil: why you should opt out - by UC Davis Integral Medicine
VEGETABLES
- Which are the healthiest vegetables? - by Michael Greger, MD
VITAMINS
- Should we take multivitamin supplements? No! - by Michael Greger, MD
- Vitamin B12 in-depth explanation - by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo
- Vitamin B12: comprehensive explanation of B12 sources - by Jack Norris, RD
