There are so many amazing people creating awareness and interest around veganism. We picked out 20 of our favorites and separated them out into 4 categories: Vegan Recipe Accounts, Activism and Sanctuaries, For the Nerds (Health Science Accounts), Save the Earth (Environmental Accounts), and For the Gym Rats.
Vegan Recipe Accounts:
From My Bowl
Caitlin first adopted a totally plant-based diet back in 2015 after being raised as a vegetarian. She quickly realized that her college cafeteria’s vegan options were not going to cut it, and promptly moved off campus so she could cook her own meals. She always loved to cook, so she turned to the internet to find tasty vegan recipes.
There was only one problem: Most of the recipes online were either way too complicated, required ingredients that were way too expensive, or weren’t really practical for everyday meals. And that's how frommybowl was born!
Youtube | Blog/Website | Pinterest | Facebook
Plant Based Jane
Plant-Based Jane has been practicing veganism since December of 2015 and ever since, has fallen in love with cooking and creating amazing Vegan recipes that are easy but delicious.
She started her blog and social media channels to show everyone how simple Veganism can be. Veganism and cooking can be completely effortless and full of fun!
I Am Tabitha Brown
Tabitha Brown is the Bob Ross of vegan videos. Her voice is soothing us through this crazy coronavirus pandemic. Her catchphrase "I can if I want to because it's my business" is one we cant stop using, and that's our business!
She went vegan a couple years ago after hearing about the lifestyle from her daughter. She had some health issues and has a history of premature death in her family, so she felt she had nothing to lose and gave a plant based diet a try!
On top of plant based recipe sharing, she recently was signed with CAA (Creative Artists Agency) Congrats Tabitha!
Youtube | Twitter | TikTok | Facebook
Plant You
Carleigh Bodrug
Carleigh creates simple & practical meals for individuals on a plant-based diet. Incorporating both delicious taste and creative meals while maintaining simplicity so anyone and everyone can maintain a healthy plant based diet.
Youtube | Blog/Website | Twitter | Facebook
Cheap Lazy Vegan
Rose will be your go-to for all things easy when it comes to vegan cooking, and more importantly cheap! It is totally possible to be a vegan on a budget. Find your affordable and all-in-one-pan recipes here!
Youtube | Blog/Website | Twitter | Facebook
Activism and Sanctuaries
Because veganism is more than just a diet, it's a lifestyle!
Farm Sanctuary
The FIRST ever US Farm Animal Sanctuary! It was started by Gene Baur and Lorri Houston in 1986. They funded the start by selling vegetarian hot dogs at Grateful Dead Concerts.
They rescue animals all around the US, rehabilitate them and give them a happy, healthy life on the reserve. Their first rescue came from a pile of "dead" Sheep behind a stockyard, her name was Hilda.
Located in Watkins Glen, NY, you can visit Watkins Glen at specific visiting times, but remember - this is not a petting zoo, the animals get to choose if they want to visit you.
Youtube | Blog/Website | Twitter | TikTok
James Aspey
James is an Australian animal activist known for going one full year without speaking (link here). We like him for his approach to conversation. He stands his ground and makes his point, but he doesn't let passion get in the way of politics. He communicates incredibly well, and we love to watch him debate!
Earthling Ed
A Youtuber, podcaster, TEDx Talker, and more. Ed does it all when it comes to educating others on what veganism is, opening an eye into the cruelty of animal-based projects. Similarly to James Aspey, he communicates beautifully with people. He is well known for this speech. Thanks for everything that you do, Ed!
Youtube | Blog/Website | Facebook
For the Nerds (Health Science Accounts)
Plant Proof
Simon Hill (the creator of Plant Proof) is an exercise physiologist, and MS in Nutrition. His instagram provides a look at the health and environmental impact of veganism through science. He interviews people everyday in his podcast and helps make otherwise complicated information into digestible content. He gives a voice to a wide range of people (many of whom are on this list!) so If we were to only give one recommendation? This is it.
Podcast | Blog/Website | Twitter | Facebook
Plant based Juniors
Typically we aren’t just cooking for us! Many of us will be cooking meals for our families and children. Sometimes our meals aren’t always kid-friendly so plant-based juniors work to provide you with quick, easy, and tasty meals for primarily plant-based families. They also share the nutritional needs of children and ways to ensure your little ones are getting everything they need.
Youtube | Blog/Website | Facebook | Pinterest
PS. Check out our blog post where we give you all the tips to getting more fruits and veggies in your kids diet!
Danielle Belardo
A registered medical cardiologist doing her part to educate on the benefits of a plant-based diet on the human body. She came out with a brief nutrition handout thats been translated into multiple languages. The handout is for doctors to be able to give to their patients where a WFPB (whole food plant based) diet might help. You can access the handout here. Her Instagram page is especially great if you love to learn about the heart, as well as some more intense medical talk (which we love!)
Podcast | Blog/Website | Twitter | Facebook
The Gut Health MD
Will Bulsiewicz MD MSCI
We love Doctor B! He uses his platform to educate his followers on the importance of building and maintaining your gut health by nurturing your gut microbiome.
Dr. B constantly shares tips, tricks, and vital information that can support your microbiome. He also has a book coming out that answers all your questions such as "beans make me bloated, I feel like I can't eat them, help!?" " Does an elimination diet work?" & "What even IS the gut microbiome?" He has many amazing podcasts out with Simon from Plant Proof as well.
PS. Check out our blog where we further discuss microbiomes.
Team Sherzai
MD, MPH, MAS
"Husband and wife Neurologists/Neuroscientists dedicated to empowering others achieve their optimal brain health. Experts in Brain Healthy Living."
Did you know that diet and lifestyle play a huge role in Alzheimers? Or that vitamin D can affect synaptic plasticity?
Dean and Ayesha Sherzai help break down the science of lifestyle x brain health on their incredibly helpful social pages!
Their kids also have their own page - @thesciencekids
Youtube | Blog/Website | Twitter | Facebook | Podcast
Amanda V Sevilla
Amanda is something we need more of in the world: a plant based clinical dietician!
We love her instagram because she really breaks down the science of plant based nutrition in easy to understand graphics. Her laid back nature, and supplemental yogi and foodie posts make us love her even more.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts is led by Dr. Michael Greger MD.
Its a forever free, no ad, science-based page that uploads updates on evidence-based nutrition. They remain up-to-date and constantly share the latest and most informative nutritional facts that we should all know.
Dr. Greger also writes some amazing books such as How Not To Die, How Not To Diet, and their respective Cook Books! All Proceeds from his books, DVDS, and speaking engagements are donated to charity.
Youtube | Blog/Website | Twitter | Facebook
Save the Earth, Environmental Accounts:
Max La Manna
Did you know that 80 billion pounds ((36,287,389,600 Kilos)) of food is thrown away each year JUST in the US? That's ~40% of the US food supply wasted every year!
Well have no fear, because Max is here.
Max shares how he lives a low waste plant based lifestyle and diet. He finds a way to utilize every part of the plants he uses, and shows you how to regrow your own veggie scraps and make food from scratch. He has the ability to bring so much creativity and inspiration back into your recipes and kitchen overall.
He also recently just came out with his own cookbook!
Youtube | Blog/Website | Twitter | Facebook
OMD 4 the planet
Learning to live a plant-based diet can take time for some. Started by Suzy Cameron, the focus of One Meal a Day is to inspire individuals to replace at least one of their meals each day with a completely plant-based meal.
It encourages you to do so by sharing easy swaps for you to incorporate into meals! They also educate you on the positive impact that plant-based diets have on the environment.
Youtube | Blog/Website | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest
For the Gym Rats:
NimaiDelgado / Vegan Body Building Food
For all you bodybuilders these pages are a must!
Nimai:
Nimai has never once eaten meat! He is on a mission to prove that yes, you can get enough protein as a vegan. His instagram focuses on sharing at-home workouts, plant-based meals, and overall encouragement.
Check out his cameo in James Cameron's documentary: The Game Changers. It's streaming on Netflix!
Vegan Body Building Food: A page of Nimais that shares plant based meal inspiration meant for bulking and shredding/cutting.
Drews Daily Dose
Drew (an exercise physiologist) uses Instagram to share his journey of improving his insulin sensitivity whilst living with type 1 diabetes. He went from keto -> to plant based (listen more about his journey here). His feed consists of sharing workouts, his life as a diabetic and his mouth watering smoothie bowls and other meals.
Blog/Website | Twitter | Facebook
Seasoned Tofu
A good friend of ours, also local to the Buffalo area! Cole brings you the perfect mix of everything vegan recipes, humor and workouts. Content balances can’t get much better then that!
Youtube | Blog/Website | Twitter | TikTok