Movies

Biggest Little Farm
A couple take on a run-down farm north of L.A. and turn it into a shining example of Regenerative Agriculture. Cinematic, deeply touching, full of hope and triggers us to remember how all forms of life are interconnected.
www.biggestlittlefarmmovie.com
Molly and John talk with Rich Roll - this podcast adds great detail to the visual / emotional impact of the movie

Cowspiracy
"A groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following intrepid filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today – and investigates why the world’s leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it."
> available to buy from their website
www.cowspiracy.com

What The Health
"What the Health is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award-winning documentary Cowspiracy. The film exposes the collusion and corruption in government and big business that is costing us trillions of healthcare dollars, and keeping us sick."
> available to buy from their website
What the health - on Vimeo

Food Choices
"This ground-breaking documentary explores the impact that food choices have on people’s health, the health of our planet and on the lives of other living species."
> available to buy in NZ from Vimeo.com
www.foodchoicesmovie.com

Just Eat It
"Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away." 
www.foodwastemovie.com

That Sugar Film
"THAT SUGAR FILM started as one man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarked on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived, or promoted to be 'healthy’."
thatsugarfilm.com

Forks Over Knives
"Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. The major storyline in the film traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering yet under-appreciated researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn."
www.forksoverknives.com

The Minimalists
"Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers." Hearing Joshua on Rich Roll's podcast opened my eyes to the joy of living a life of value with less possessions.  
www.theminimalists.com

Books

Finding Ultra
- Rich Roll
An incredible-but-true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations ever. Rich is a 45-year old, world-renowned vegan ultra-endurance athlete, wellness advocate, husband, father of 4 and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living.
www.richroll.com

Thrive
- Brendan Brazier
Recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on plant-based nutrition, Brendan has dedicated his life to spreading the word about an ethical, environmentally-friendly, and healthy lifestyle through plant-based foods.
www.thriveforward.com

Grow Me Well
- Dee Pigneguy + Tamarin Pigneguy
Nutritional Know-How and Body-science. Grow Me Well reveals all you ever wanted to know - and more - about the inner workings of your body. Designed to appeal to teenagers, Grow Me Well makes the whole idea of nutrition and body science interesting to all age groups. 
www.feedmeright.co.nz

Beauty From The Inside Out
- Dr Libby Weaver
"...consider that our outer layer is merely a reflection of inner processes, completely reliant on the health of the 50 trillion cells that you are made of? And the health of those cells is impacted by everything from the food you eat, the nutrients present or missing from your blood and the hormones and messages your body makes based on whether your thoughts are fearful or loving."
www.drlibby.com

Podcasts + OTHER

Rich Roll Podcast
Each week Rich delves deep into all things wellness with some of the brightest and most forward thinking, paradigm busting minds in health, fitness, nutrition, art, entertainment, entrepreneurship & spirituality. Intimate, deep and often intense, these are not interviews. They are conversations.
www.richroll.com

Nutritionfacts.org (website)
Dr Michael Greger M.D. is a tireless evangelist for the benefits of a whole-food plant-based diet. He's a physician and New York Times bestselling author who scours the world's nutrition research to bring us free daily videos and articles. All proceeds from his books (including "How not to die"), DVDs, and speaking go to charity.
nutritionfacts.org

Lighter (website)
Lighter has profiles of a range of people who choose to eat plant-based, giving their story and examples of what they like to eat, with recipes. It started with a grocery delivery service and now only offers personalised shopping lists while they grow a global audience.
www.lighter.world

Dr Melanie Joy - Carnism (videos)
Dr Melanie Joy came up with the term Carnism: "the invisible belief system, or ideology, that conditions people to eat certain animals but not others" 
These ideas gave me a powerful way of looking at our current society.
1 - Beyond Carnism - TEDx talk
2 - The secret reason we eat meat

The Pleasure Trap (TEDx talk)
This talk by psychologist Douglas Lisle at TEDx Fremont gives really clear examples of how easily we get sucked into having too much unhealthy food and drink. It stuck in my mind and reminds me why I prefer to choose to eat what's good for me. 
[link to youtube video]

Johnny Bloodclot (video)
John Joseph is a well-known figure in both the hardcore punk and vegan communities. As lead singer of legendary New York hardcore band Cro-Mags, he's used his status and platform to spread the word about the benefits of plant-based diets and PMA (positive mental attitude).
[link to youtube video]

Ram Dass spiritual quotes + music
These help put life into perspective nicely for me, he’s got a great way of bringing fun to the party on deep topics.
20 great Ram Dass quotes
Ram Dass with East Forest - spoken word with music