Resources

Books

Cover of the book Own Your Health by Glen Merzer
Cover of the book "Eat to Live" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
Cover of the book "The Vegan Starter Kit" by Dr. Neal Barnard
Cover of the book "The China Study"
Cover of the book "UnDo it! How simple lifestyle changes can reverse most chronic diseases" by Dean Ornish
Cover of the book "Dr. Neal Barnard's program for Reversing Diabetes"

Podcasts

The Rich Roll Podcast
"The Proof" podcast with Simon Hill.

Documentaries and Videos

Poster for the fim "What the Health"

Bloomington, Indiana plant-based resources

  • BloomingVeg is a Bloomington, Indiana vegan group that publishes a Dining Guide.
  • Glen Merzer is a Bloomington-based author of a number of related books including Own Your Health. He's also a regular at PEA Pod events.
  • Plant-Smart is a Bloomington-based plant-based food business. Find their Cheezilla and Nachella products in the local Fresh Thyme. The owner Alex is another PEA Pod regular.
  • For growing local plants, the Indiana Native Plant Society and Monroe County Master Gardener Association are both active in the area. Folks from both groups regularly attend PEA Pod events as well.
  • The Owlery is Bloomington's only restaurant serving exclusively vegetarian and vegan food. Try the Peanut Veggie Bowl as whole-foods menu item.
  • Bloomington has a number of farmer's markets where you can buy fresh, local fruits and vegetables to eat.