Vegan / Plantbased
Find your starting point
Plant-based nutrition
Find your way around plant-based nutrition, from a balanced plate to protein, vitamins and everyday food choices.
Start with the everyday essentials
Begin with the bigger picture, then explore individual nutrients.
Vegan / Plantbased
What to eat on a plant-based diet: everyday meal ideas
Nutrition & Science
Vitamins and minerals: what your body needs and what to eat
Nutrition & Science
Vegan protein: food sources and everyday meals
Explore key nutrients
Introductions to nutrients you may want to learn more about when changing your diet.
Nutrition & Science
Vitamin B12 on a plant-based diet: sources, supplements and questions
Nutrition & Science
Calcium on a plant-based diet: food sources and everyday meals
Nutrition & Science
Iron on a plant-based diet: food, absorption and practical advice
Nutrition & Science
Iodine on a plant-based diet: reliable sources and thyroid health
Nutrition & Science
Vitamin D: sunlight, vegan supplements and everyday questions
Nutrition & Science
Omega-3 on a plant-based diet: seeds, walnuts and algae supplements
Nutrition & Science
Zinc on a plant-based diet: food sources, absorption and supplements
Explore compounds in plant foods
Food sources, practical ideas and the research behind phytochemicals.
Nutrition & Science
Phytonutrients and phytochemicals: a practical guide to plant foods
Nutrition & Science
Polyphenols: food sources, health research and everyday meals
Nutrition & Science
Flavonoids: types, food sources and what the research shows
Nutrition & Science
Phytoestrogen foods: soya, flaxseed and what the research says
Resources
General guidance and further reading. These links have not been checked against the individual claims on this page.
- NHS: The vegan diet
Public health guidance on planning a vegan diet and getting essential nutrients.
- British Dietetic Association: Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diet
Dietitian guidance on plant-based eating. The fact sheet is currently under review by the BDA.
- NHS: The Eatwell Guide
Guidance on food groups and the balance of foods across a day or week.