This free online course shows you how to safely transition to a vegan diet without sacrificing your health and comfort.

Millions of people are choosing to become vegans, for health, ethical or environmental reasons. If you are considering making the transition, our free vegan lifestyle course offers expert guidance. You will receive plant-based nutrition training and tips for substituting common ingredients with healthier vegan options. We begin with an overview of various vegan diets, why your new diet is healthy and the impact of modern farming practices and the meat industry on public health and the environment.

The course goes into vegan meal planning and preparation and describes the vitamins and minerals you need to include in your diet, along with protein and healthy fats. You’ll become familiar with substitutes for meat, eggs and dairy and discover the importance of planning meals. Staying in the kitchen, we cover recipes using tofu and the ingredients that every vegan should have in their kitchen. We also discuss what ingredients you should avoid and why.

The course then explores the principles of holistic vegan living. This involves avoiding leather products, beauty aids and cosmetics that were animal tested, bee products and down bedding. Explore gardening methods that work with nature, not against it, and avoid harmful pesticides. Create your own vegan cleaning products to avoid the use of toxic chemicals. Finally, we address pregnancy and child nutrition in the context of veganism. If you’ve been considering going vegan, sign up for this free online course to explore ethical eating and vegan wellness.