A Foundation for Plant-Based Living
Nutrition is a broad subject that cannot be fully covered in a single blog, but we aim to address common questions and provide you with peer-reviewed resources for further exploration.
Did you know that the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada, the Australian National Health & Medical Research council, British Dietetic Association, British National Health Service (NHS) and the Canadian Pediatric Society state that properly planned vegetarian or vegan diets are appropriate for all life stages, including pregnancy and lactation?
In the UK, the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy (COMA) has set dietary reference values (DRVs) for individuals of all lifestyles. The British Nutrition Foundation offers a detailed overview of these, helping guide government and healthcare strategies. You may recognize this guidance in tools like the NHS Eat Well Guide and food label traffic light systems.
For those new to plant-based eating, we recommend starting with the PB Eat Well Guide, created by UK healthcare professionals at Plant-Based Health Professionals UK (PBHP). This guide is modelled on the NHS Eat Well Guide and emphasizes variety and balance.
What’s Next?
We’ve started writing down a starter guide of sorts which you can find here. We’re also compiling local shopping guides with detailed nutritional information to give you a head start. Meanwhile, explore the resources we love below to enhance your journey:
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