https://NutritionFacts.org (Searchable database of short videos on a huge variety of topics)
– https://www.pcrm.org (Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine: has great educational materials)
– https://lifestylemedicine.org (American College of Lifestyle Medicine)
https://www.farmsanctuary.org/content/uploads/2016/10/AA_VeganStarterGuide_WebVersion.pdf
Link to PCRM’s “21-day Kickstart” program, which is an excellent way for patients to get access to a complete plan for a 21 day trial of eating a whole foods plant-based diet — they can download a free app, or sign up for the free online program:
Articles
Lifestyle Medicine: A Brief Review of Its Dramatic Impact on Health and Survival
Perm J
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=29035175
The Current Global State of Key Lifestyle Characteristics: Health and Economic Implications
Prog Cardiovasc Dis
PMID 28216110
When the Desire for Lifestyle Medicine Counseling Remains Unfulfilled: A Case Report
J Patient Exp
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=34179371
Plant-Based Diets and Cardiovascular Health
Trends Cardiovasc Med
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=29496410
Cardio-Metabolic Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
Nutrients
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=28792455
Plant-Based Diets: A Physicians Guide
Perm J
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=27400178
On line support group
To get access to a virtual online support group for people transitioning to a PB diet, run by the National Jewish Hospital in Denver; the meeting is from 12:00-1:30 pm (Eastern), the 3rd Saturday of each month:
https://nationaljewish.org/patients-visitors/patient-info/patient-education-and-support/support-groups#plant — then scroll down and click on “Transitioning to plant-based eating virtual support group”
Thank you again to Dr. Jonathan Sheline who suggested many of these links and articles. He can be reached at jonsheline@gmail.com.