⭐ A Kitchen Monk™ Recommended Resource · Start Here for Support
You do not have to flourish alone.
Information alone is rarely enough. Most people also need encouragement, peers, practical help, recipes, a place to ask questions, and the reassurance that they are not doing this alone. That is why Kitchen Monk™ warmly recommends Plant Based Support.
What it is: Plant Based Support is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps people improve their health and wellbeing through whole-food, plant-based nutrition education, practical resources, and ongoing community support. It offers more than 20 online education and support sessions every month, plus community programs, teaching kitchens, and hands-on experiences with whole plant foods.
Who leads it: As of September 2026, Meryl Fury, MS, RN, a public health nurse and our Chief Flourishing Guardian, serves as President & CEO. Plant Based Support was founded by Paul Chatlin.
Best for: anyone beginning or continuing a plant-based journey, families (including households where not everyone eats plant-based), people who want accountability and friendship, and clinicians looking for a trusted support community for their patients.
Find Your People
🤝 Support Groups
Online groups on topics such as getting started, cooking, omnivore households, and more.
🥣 Cooking & Recipes
Cooking classes and a plant-based recipe collection to practice at home.
Also explore their podcast ↗, studies and resources ↗, and community stories ↗. Some programs may have a cost or require membership; check their site for current details.
Help Plant Based Support Grow
Community grows when people give back. Join, volunteer, or support their mission directly through Plant Based Support’s official pages.
Donations go directly to Plant Based Support. Kitchen Monk does not collect or process them.
Your Plant-Based Starting Trail
Start anywhere. This is a trail map, not a test.
- Learn: NutritionFacts.org, Plant Based Nutrition Movement, The Plantrician Project, and the National Health Association.
- Find community: Plant Based Support.
- Practice: our free cooking guide, or ready-to-go meals for busy weeks.
- Involve your family: 6 Million SEEDS and Flourishing Guardians™.
- Work with your healthcare team: especially if you take medications, are pregnant, are feeding children, have kidney disease, food allergies, a history of disordered eating, are underweight, or have other special nutrition needs. Some people may be able to reduce certain medications, but only under their clinician’s supervision.
Everyone is welcome here: the person adding one more serving of beans, the lifelong vegan, the Mediterranean eater, and the curious omnivore. The goal is progress toward flourishing, not purity.
Independent recommendation. Kitchen Monk™ recommends Plant Based Support. This does not imply that Plant Based Support endorses, sponsors, or is affiliated with Kitchen Monk. Program details, pricing, and leadership are set by Plant Based Support and may change; please confirm on their website. Nutrition education complements, but never replaces, individualized medical care. Please consult your doctor or other healthcare provider before making any lifestyle changes. Information last reviewed: September 2026.
