The Vegan Starter Kit

Everything You Need to Know About Plant-Based Eating

By: Neal D Barnard MD MD FACC MD FACC

Narrated by: Nick Sullivan

Leading medical authority Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, shows you how to put the power of a vegan diet to work with an easy, step-by-step approach.

Many are looking to adopt a more healthful diet but may have questions, like: How do I plan a vegan meal? Is protein an issue? How do I make it work if I don't cook? Which are the best choices at restaurants?

In The Vegan Starter Kit Dr. Neal Barnard, perhaps the world's most respected authority on vegan diets, answers your questions and gives you everything you need to put vegan power to work. You'll learn how to ensure complete nutrition, and get quick-reference charts for calcium sources, tips for modifying your favorite recipes, and examples of quick and easy meals. Everything you need for permanent weight control and dramatically better health is presented.

The Vegan Starter Kit also includes information on healthy eating in childhood, pregnancy, and other stages of life, and a complete set of basic meals, holiday feasts, snacks, among many other features.

Critic reviews

Dr. Barnard makes a compelling case as to why all of us should "test drive" a vegan diet. His guidebook is straightforward and simple to follow...as easy to digest as a plant-based lifestyle. All in all, a delicious read.


—Meredith Vieira, Journalist and Television Personality

"We've known Neal Barnard for years as a leader in the plant-based revolution. His new book makes it so easy to start your plant-based journey that we're recommending the Vegan Starter Kit to everyone we meet who's 'vegan curious' or just interested in good health, better energy levels, and a longer, more vibrant life."—Suzy Amis Cameron and James Cameron

Excellent book

Very well read and written. But I'm wondering where can I get a copy of the PDF?

Good Starting Point

This book had a lot of good information. A good staring point for those thinking about becoming vegan.

A must have !!!

My husband have changed his way of eating, so I decide to make some research since my husband is looking healthier and getting stronger than ever? And never gets sick, I though to give it a try, but with book has confirm why my husband is looking, feeling the way he feels, we are what we eat !! Thank you so much.
I believe after this listening to this book, I’m ready for a change, and before I finish listening to the book, I started to have conviction.
So yes! I highly recommended!

Great book

This book breaks down about being a vegan very well. It allows you to understand the changes and the reasons why some people choose to go Vegan, and it breaks it down very well for the new vegans.

Excellent reference!

I highly recommend this highly. The author brings an outstanding background and fund of knowledge to this reference. Up to date research and practical suggestions are offered here for seasoned vegans as well as for those wanting to experiment with veganism.