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Persuasive Books for the Vegan-Curious
Going vegan or adopting a plant-based diet benefits the body and the planet.
Published on August 1, 2022
Eating Animals
Jonathan Safran FoerThrough a combination of memoir and investigative journalism, Foer asks the hard questions about the morality of eating animals without being preachy. Check out the documentary based on the book, narrated and produced by Natalie Portman. For a more environmental focus, read Foer’s other book, “We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast,” which encourages not eating meat until dinner as a way to eat more sustainably.
Crush It As A Plant-Based Athlete: Matt Frazier & Robert Cheeke
The Rich Roll PodcastIf you enjoy intelligent, thoughtful conversations about plant-based diets, tune in to hear wellness advocate Roll interview guests Frazier and Cheeke about thriving as vegan athletes. They’ll discuss strength training (fueled by plants, of course), protein intake, and their new book, “The Plant-Based Athlete.”
The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance
Matt FrazierExtensive research and first-hand experience brought authors (and athletes) Frazier and Cheeke to the same realization: You don’t need meat to be strong. In fact, they present a compelling argument that plant-based diets are the best way to get in shape, build your strength, and revitalize your health. Recipes and interviews with famous athletes complement their research.
The Face on Your Plate: The Truth About Food
Jeffrey Moussaieff MassonIt’s easy to forget the meat we eat was once a living, breathing animal. Masson argues we live in denial, avoiding the reality of animal consumption — a cruel and unnecessary practice. This challenging, brazen book makes the case for plant-based eating, backed by moral, environmental, and health-based arguments.
Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health
Marion NestleHow much does the food industry influence us? Does its advertising effort push us toward unhealthy choices? Nestle uncovers the shocking tactics the food industry uses to get us to buy more food, even when we don’t need it.
Gristle: From Factory Farms to Food Safety
MobyMusician Moby and activist Park have gathered essays from food industry experts, each presenting a different reason to eat a plant-based diet. If animal cruelty and your health aren’t enough, consider worker’s rights, the global economy, sustainability, and more. An easy read with varied perspectives, “Gristle” is a comprehensive answer to the question, “Why go vegan?”
Vegan Holiday Cookbook: Festive Plant-Based Meals and Desserts for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Table
Vegan Holiday Cookbook: Festive Plant-Based Meals and Desserts for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Table
Katie CulpinThe holidays are fast approaching, but plant-based eaters can rest easy with these 75 recipes specifically tailored to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cook festive meals even your most meat-loving friends and family will adore. This cookbook offers recipes for every meal, plus drinks, sweets, and snacks.
BOSH!: How to Live Vegan
Ian TheasbyCreators of the plant-based brand “BOSH!,” Theasby and Firth deliver much more than recipes in this comprehensive guide to living the vegan lifestyle. Learn what to eat, which products to buy, answers to the most common questions about veganism, and more. It’s an easy read while being persuasive and compelling.
Eat for the Planet: Saving the World One Bite at a Time
Nil ZachariasEat a plant, save the planet. Did you know climate change is more impacted by animal agriculture than fossil fuels or single-use plastics? Honest but not judgmental, well-researched but not overwhelming, “Eat for the Planet” is a fascinating examination of the environmental impact of a meat-based diet.
Brown Vegan
219 podcast episodes
Brown Vegan
219 podcast episodesIn the “Brown Vegan” podcast, host Monique Koch discusses a broad range of topics related to vegan living, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship. Choose from episodes about diet, skincare, transitioning to veganism, introducing your children to the lifestyle, and more.
The Plant-Based Solution: America's Healthy Heart Doc's Plan to Power Your Health
Joel K. KahnWritten by a world-leading cardiologist, this is a comprehensive guide to going vegan, both for our health and the health of the planet. Backed by decades of scientific research and featuring delicious recipes, it’s out to convince you that eating plants will save your life.