Recommended Resources
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List of Recommended Resources
Here you'll find recommendations to deepen your knowledge about plant-based food and animal rights.
Below are links to free and purchasable materials. The recommendations are organized by theme for easier navigation.
Climate and Environment
COWSPIRACY: A documentary investigating animal agriculture's impact on climate and the environment.
SEASPIRACY: A documentary exposing the fishing industry's effects on climate and the environment.
DON'T LOOK UP: A film about two astronomers who discover a comet heading toward Earth — but nobody seems to care.
GITTEMARY.COM: A blog about sustainable living with zero waste and plant-based eating (also includes a YouTube channel and an Instagram profile).
WHAT'S WRONG WITH HOW WE EAT: A TED Talk available on YouTube about meat consumption's consequences for climate and environment.
Ethics
DOMINION: An Australian documentary exploring the morality and legitimacy of human dominance over the animal kingdom.
EARTHLINGS: An American documentary on humans' use of animals as pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and research subjects.
WHY WE EAT PIGS, WEAR COWS AND LOVE DOGS: A book by social psychologist Melanie Joy examining the psychology behind eating animals.
MY OCTOPUS TEACHER: A documentary about the unlikely friendship between a human and an octopus.
OKJA: A film about a genetically modified "super pig" and a girl's fight to save it from the meat industry.
EATING ANIMALS: An enlightening and reflective book examining the question: Should we eat meat or not? (also available as a documentary)
BEYOND BELIEVES: A book by psychologist Melanie Joy offering a practical guide for meat eaters, veganers, and vegetarians on how to relate to each other and their social circles.
THIS IS vegan PROPAGANDA: A book by Ed Winters revealing the hidden realities of animal agriculture and educating you on the scope of these critical issues.
BLACKFISH: A documentary telling the story of Tilikum, a performing orca who killed several people in captivity.
TYKE ELEPHANT OUTLAW: A documentary about the elephant Tyke's break from captivity and human relationships with other species.
POWERARCHY: A book by psychologist Melanie Joy examining the system underpinning all oppression and the psychology enabling it.
Health
THE GAME CHANGERS: A documentary presented by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, and Chris Paul revealing that the best way to excel in sports is by eating plant-based food.
THE PLANT-BASED DIET: A book on the latest plant-based nutrition research by clinical dietitian Maria Felding and physician Tobias Schmidt Hansen.
HOW NOT TO DIE: A scientifically based guide to combating society's top diseases through a plant-based diet.
NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG: The latest in food science to help you make the healthiest choices for yourself and your family.
THEY'RE TRYING TO KILL US: A documentary on food industry injustice and intersectionality between systemic racism, poverty, and chronic illnesses.
Cookbooks
PLANT-BASED DELIGHTS by MIA SOMMER
PLANT-BASED TEMPTATIONS by MIA SOMMER (desserts only)
PLANT-BASED FAVORITES by THOMAS EREX