Whats the best source of advice on switching to a vegan diet?
A. For nutrition advice, the two best books are The Vegetarian Way by Virginia and Mark Messina and Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Mellina. The best general advice comes from the experience of other vegans. Many books, including those available on this site, recount the experiences of people who have made this change for the better in their lives. Remember, veganism is not about limiting yourself, it’s about freeing yourself — from disease risks related to a meat-based diet, from exploiting animals, and from making purchases that don’t support your beliefs. In addition to the above books, checkout these links to various Vegetarian/Vegan Starter Kits: • Vegetarian Starter Kit from Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) • Vegan Starter Guide (Friends of Animals) – If you have the “Why Vegan” recycle it and use this one. Q. What nutrition needs should I watch out for when dropping meat, eggs, and dairy from my diet? A. In general, as long as you have a varied di
