Guides

Concerned about raising your little one on a veggie diet? Confused about cooking without eggs? Want to know what to eat to maximise your health – or athletic performance? Then look no further. Written by experts, the VVF’s guides are brimming with up-to-date information and helpful advice.

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An excellent summary of the diseases linked to dairy consumption – and why. From cancer to heart disease, allergies to diabetes, this guide explains the evidence that cow’s milk is not the wonder food it’s often labelled and that the fat, animal protein, hormones and growth factors damage health. The second section explains the basics of good health and gives the vast range of dairy-free alternatives that are available.

Giving up dairy can seem like a minefield – but not with this great guide. It contains 20 dairy-free recipes with a four-page tofu feature that will breathe new life into your wok! Doing without butter or cooking without eggs, coping without milk chocolate or creating curdle-free cuppas, this practical guide showcases many tasty food alternatives. It contains survival tips and allays doubts about vitamin B12 and calcium and offers hope to milk chocolate or cheese junkies. And it’s all completely FREE!

Updated 2007
Dr David Ryde, a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practice and Viva! and VVF associate director, Tony Wardle, explain how diet affects our health. Listing many of the common diseases they review the latest research and show that a vegetarian diet is overwhelmingly healthier than the typical Western meat diet. Easy to read and with 150 references. Edited by VVF Nutritionist, Amanda Woodvine and VVF director, Juliet Gellatley.

Vegetarian and vegan diets for sports – an easy read for anyone who wants a healthy diet - whether you walk once a week or are a serious athlete. By VVF Nutritionist. Introduction by Dr Christine Fenn (Doctor of Nutrition).

Every nutrient a child needs and how to get it. A must-read guide for parents that shows why vegetarian/vegan diets are the healthiest option for children.

An easy to read guide on why a plant based diet is healthy and nutritious. Includes a vitamin chart and where to obtain all the nutrients you need on a vegetarian or vegan diet. By Dr Christine Fenn (Doctor of Nutrition) and Amanda Woodvine (VVF nutritionist). Introduction by Audrey Eyton, author of the F Plan Diet and F2 Diet.

Bringing up a veggie baby and need a bit of reassurance? Grab this guide! It includes a daily nutrients guide, the most important nutrients for mums-to-be, and the practicalities of breast feeding, as well as guidance on weaning and formula feeding.

Drawing on a wealth of scientific research, the V-Plan Diet showcases foods which can help minimise your risk of chronic diseases – whilst simultaneously sparking weight loss and keeping hunger at bay! The guide features over 28 tasty recipes to help you put these healthy eating guidelines to work straight away.

Written with healthcare professionals in mind, this free guide is brimming with research which shows the many health advantages of following a plant-based diet. Contains advice from Britain’s lowest prescribing doctor, David Ryde – a vegan GP who discovered that diet was the answer to many health problems, not pills or potions. PLUS a guide to what vegetarians and vegans should eat each day, and how easy it is to obtain all the protein, iron, calcium and even omega-3 fatty acids you need without eating meat, fish or dairy. A must-read for your GP or practice nurse.

Colourful 32-page guide brimming with information, tips and recipes to prevent and treat CVD. Covers heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and more. Also includes 7-day menu plan with recipes.

This new easy-to-read colourful guide summarises the key findings of the VVF’s scientific report on breast cancer and provides vital information on which foods can help fight cancer. Also includes a seven-day meal plan with inspiring healthy recipes including Tortilla Wraps with Mango Salsa, Quinoa Superbowl salad and the fabulous Summer Berry Compote.