Recipes and Resources

NutritionFacts.org

This is my number one source for the latest nutrition research and diet advice. Thousands of questions answered here in a collection of informative 5 minute videos. Dr. Greger has several books on health and nutrition that I highly recommend

The Happy Pear

The Happy Pear started out back in 2004 with Steve, Dave, a tiny shop and a dream of helping people to eat more veg! Fast forward 15 years, The Happy Pear now consists of our cafe and shop in Greystones, Wicklow, 60 products, 7 online courses, 5 cookbooks, a farm, a roastery, and a community of over 1 million people living healthier! All that said, the mission is still the same, to help everyone to get healthier and be happier!

Forks Over Knives

You may have heard of the movie Forks Over Knives but I bet you didn’t know they had a website! With a meal planner, cooking courses, articles, and recipes, this site is comprehensive and right to the point.

Minimalist Baker

This site is packed with nutrition information, recipes, and tips for living a healthier life. An absolute MUST READ for anyone looking to improve their diet. Don’t forget to check out their 21-day Challenges and meal plans!

Harvard School of Public Health

If you don’t like measuring out food portions or counting carbs, the plate method is just for you! It gives a visual representation of what a meal should look like without all the counting. The Harvard Plate method, in my opinion, is one of the best plate methods that I have found on the web (Besides my own version here).

UC Davis School of Integrative Medicine

Blue Zones

Around the world, there are five isolated populations of people that live to 100 years or older. What do they all have in common? Family-centered lives, moderate physical activity, lower stress levels, and a plant-centered diet. Head on over to this site and learn more about how to eat like a centenarian.

Dash Diet

A New York Times best seller and frequently at the top of the U.S. News and World Report “Best Diets” list, the Dash Diet is great lowering blood pressure, weight control, and lowering cholesterol. **If buying one of their books, make sure the author is Maria Heller, MS, RD.**

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

The Physicians Committee combines the knowledge and expertise of thousands of medical professionals whose mission is to spread the message of a whole food plant centered diet as a primary approach for chronic disease prevention.

Recommended Blenders

If you are like me, you love a good blender… especially when they are on sale. DON’T EVER SPEND FULL PRICE ON A BLENDER. Buy the refurbished versions directly from the manufacturer. They come with great warrantees and arrive at your doorstep looking just like new! I can’t give them enough praise.

Dietary Guidelines for Healthy Americans

This free, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand guide is a MUST READ for everyone . It comes in a downloadable PDF as well! If you are looking to learn more about the causal link between nutrition and health, look no further.