A lot of my patients are eating more plants, some by choice and some because the grocery bill or the planet or their gut asked them to. The same questions keep coming up in clinic. Where does the protein come from, what about iron, and is there a B12 plan.
Plant Nutrients for Every Eater is my answer in one place. It is a quick-reference guide to getting more nutrition, and more deliciousness, from plants, and it is written for anyone eating more plants, not only vegans.
Why I wrote it
I have been vegetarian or vegan since I was 15, which is over 20 years now of being fuelled by plants. I am also celiac and have been gluten free for the same stretch, so I have more food restrictions than almost anyone I know and I am still a huge foodie.
Before becoming a naturopathic doctor I cooked in busy restaurant kitchens and ran remote camp kitchens for 60-plus people. This guide holds the nutrition side of all of that and the kitchen side too, because food is community and enjoyment as much as it is nutrients, and vegan guides tend to forget it.
What is inside
- The key nutrients to pay attention to on a plant-forward diet: protein, iron, calcium, B12, omega-3s, iodine, zinc, choline, vitamin D and the B vitamins
- A whole grain rotation guide
- A 3-day meal plan with a full nutrient breakdown
- A pantry and flavour guide
- Strategies for eating out and travelling
Who it is for
Long-time vegans, the newly plant-curious, and the person who just wants a few more meals without meat each week. Food that is good for the planet and good for us tends to be the food that fits into a real day, so the guide is built around pantries, grocery runs and restaurant menus.
Where to find it
Plant Nutrients for Every Eater is $17.00 plus tax and is available through my Learn site.
This guide is educational and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. If you have a health condition or take medication, talk with your health care provider before changing your diet or supplements.
