Getting Started Guides

A whole food plant-based (WFPB) eating pattern is a versatile, exciting, and enjoyable way to eat. It centres on unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and other legumes. Other whole or minimally processed plant-based foods are used as occasional condiments. With a few straight-forward tips you’ll be on your way to adding more whole plant-based foods to your plate.

Our downloadable 2-page ‘Going plant-based’ guide is a nutshell primer on how you can reap the powerful benefits of this vibrant way of eating.

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The Beginner’s Guide to a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet.

You’re probably thinking that moving to a plant-based diet sounds like a great idea, but you don’t know where to start. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place—we’ve got the tools, insight, and expertise to make the change easy and enjoyable. We’ll answer your questions, provide helpful advice, and share the techniques you need.

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Welcome to the home of the official Go Plant-Based campaign. We are on a mission to bring delicious whole-food, vegan recipes to as many people as possible. Sign up free, and improve your nutrition.

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A plant-based diet, full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, is a powerful way to achieve good health. The Physicians Committee’s Vegan Starter Kit is a popular introduction to a plant-based diet.

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Welcome to The Plantrician Project’s Pediatric Quick Start Guide! This guide is meant to be a child-focused supplement to our original Plant-Based Nutrition Quick Start Guide, which is filled with a tremendous amount of information and provides a wonderful summary of the benefits of a plant-based diet.

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Start your Plant-based journey. There’s no one way to go plant-based. The right way is what’s right for you… Your journey begins with a lesson in kindness—to yourself. This is about progress, not perfection. Mix in a little bit of know-how and a little bit of patience, and you’re ready to start your journey. Welcome to the new “you”!

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Vegan starter guides and nutritional charts.

Becoming vegan can seem like a big change to begin with. You may feel like there are just too many foods you need to give up – this is simply not true! You will soon discover all kinds of vegan treats and recipes to substitute for your usual favourites, and realise that a vegan version can be made of most of them.

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Vegan 101. How to kickstart your vegan journey.

Many people say that going vegan is the best thing they’ve ever done – their only regret is not doing it sooner. So what are you waiting for? There’s a whole world of positive benefits just around the corner.

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Most of our travel guides include vegan traveler videos and travel blogs along with local vegan dining, activities, shopping, places to stay, local sanctuaries and animal care facilities, and more. Listings on VeganTravel are entirely member curated, and anyone can share their favourite things to do, see, and eat with our community of compassionate travellers. 

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Trying vegan is easy with these simple tips! Read our guides on getting started, nutrition tips, vegan restaurants and shopping tips.

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So you’ve decided to go vegan – that’s amazing! Your decision will help reduce animal suffering, protect the planet, save others and improve your own health. We have everything you need to get started.

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