Top 13 Vegan Books Written For Women By Women

Veganism is growing in popularity, and with popularity comes great responsibility. It’s vital we remember the purpose of veganism and the healthiest way to follow it. Luckily, female authors in particular have decided to share their expertise of being a vegan.

The books we recommend provide valuable advice, recipes and all are essential reads if you’re thinking of transitioning to a vegan lifestyle. There’s motivation to keep going, the best ways you can make an impact, and more in these gems. Get reading, girl!

#1 Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis

Transitioning to a vegan diet should not be taken lightly, as several nutritional deficiencies can occur if it the diet isn’t planned out well. These authors specifically address how to avoid vegan diet-related deficiencies in important vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and vitamin B12.

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#2 Drinking for Two: Nutritious Mocktails for the Mom-to-Be

Perfect for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive (or who don’t drink!), Drinking For Two features 45+ delicious non-alcoholic, plant-based mocktail recipes that are high in nutrients with little to no added sugar.

Our mocktail book is truly unique. Our recipes are made with natural ingredients that may help to combat pregnancy-related symptoms, like morning sickness and cravings. Most of our recipes are made with whole fruits and even vegetables!

Our book features nutritious recipes for flat, bubbly, apres-dinner, and warm comfort drinks so women can still enjoy the flavor of their favorite drinks, like rose, mojitos, and margaritas.

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#3 The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone is a long-term vegan and breaks all of the health information down into easy to consume sections. The first part covers what is in the food you currently eat. The second section goes over how to easily transition to a vegan diet and becoming healthier. The last part has delicious recipes. Unlike purely recipe books, this book gives you the information behind the why and the how that many other vegan books are lacking.

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#4 The Mindful Vegan by Lani Mulrath

The Mindful Vegan is about using mindfulness in how you think about being a vegan. Instead of being rushed and giving into cravings, learn to train your mind to associate food with nourishment and compassion. The chapters covering addiction, cravings, stress, and anxiety are helpful for everyone who resorts to instant feel-good foods that aren’t necessarily good for you.

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#5 Vegan Keto by Thomas Slow

Some vegan books don’t give comprehensive guides on vegetarianism. However, Vegan Keto is a complete and ultimate guide. The book describes why there is a need to combine vegan and ketogenic diets for weight loss and overall health status. Besides, the book gives over 70 recipes to help you kickstart. I bought this book for my mum in 2017 and all I can say is “it works excellent”.

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#6 The Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela Liddon

I LOVE this book from Andgela Liddon on a vegan lifestyle. She’s been through some very relatable life issues and is so inspirational. Her vegan food is delicious, easy to make, kiddo friendly and affordable.

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#7 Vegan for Her by Virginia Messina

It is a blueprint for all those women who want to shift to a healthy way of living through a vegan diet. This fantastic science-based resource answers all potential questions related to a plant-based diet. It explains “why” and “how” you can meet your nutritional needs through healthy eating habits. This is not a recipe book but a practical, well-rounded stack of information to optimize dietary needs at any age. Readers would not be restricted to a diet plan instead they would be given primary points to remember while having a vegan diet.

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#8 Crazy Sexy Kitchen By Kris Carr

Author Kris Carr battled cancer and came up with a full lifestyle plan to live her healthiest, happiest life. She teamed up with Whole Foods Chef Chad Sarno to create delicious, satisfying and creative comfort foods that are healing and sustainable. Kris Carr speaks to a woman’s heart. Beautifully done with amazing photos and simple instructions.

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#9 The Heart of the Plate by Mollie Katzen

Author Mollie Katzen changed the way Americans cooked decades ago with her fabulous vegetarian recipes. In Heart of the Plate, she reinvents her vegetarian delights, with simple, yet unique dishes. Half the recipes in this book are vegan, as she teaches us how comforting and delicious real food can be.

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#10 Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy by Reed Mangels

For the pregnant woman this is the perfect vegan book to start your journey on the right foot. This book takes living the vegan life to the next level – not only do you have to focus on nourishing your own body, but also your baby’s. It contains 50 recipes and meals to ensure both you and your little one are receiving essential nutrients and being truly nurtured from the inside out!

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#11 Frugal Vegan by Katie Koteen

Women will appreciate a vegan book that not only contains delicious and easy-to-follow vegan recipes, but that does so with frugality in mind. Frugal Vegan is the ideal vegan book for women who not only strive to lead a vegan life but who want to overcome the financial challenges that a vegan lifestyle can often present. Packed with 99 plant-based recipes, Frugal Vegan also contains tips and strategies for avoiding expensive vegan ingredients while still taking full advantage of the tasty and healthy vegan lifestyle.

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#12 The Vegan Way by Jackie Day

The Vegan Way by Jackie Day is everything a book about veganism should be — bright, positive, inclusive and easy to follow along. It’s a great book to start with if you are curious about veganism but don’t want to be overwhelmed or confronted with argumentative prose. As a book blogger who reads 100+ for year, I can honestly say this is one of my favorite books of all time. It just hits the mark perfectly.

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#13 The Plant-Based Journey by Lani Muelrath

Lani Muelrath provides readers with a detailed guide for transitioning to a plant-based diet divided into 5 steps – awakening, scout, rookie, rockstar, champion. She introduces her own experience of being a vegan for more than 40 years and combines it with scientific evidence. Also, Muelrath offers a variety of food recipes that anyone can easily prepare. Therefore, this book is great both for women who are just switching to veganism and the ones who have been on a plant-based diet for a long time.

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