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Complimentary Literature and Downloadable Fact Sheets

Use the form below to order complimentary literature and downloadable fact sheets. These materials will keep you informed on nutrition, health, and ethics and effectiveness in research—and are especially useful in doctors' offices and at conferences.

We will provide up to 50 pieces of literature (all of one brochure or an assortment) free, including standard shipping. PCRM members may receive up to 100 pieces of literature free, including standard shipping. Whenever possible, please help us keep our costs down by taking advantage of the downloadable versions of our printed materials which may be freely reproduced.

Click here for pricing on quantities in excess of 50/100. Shipping charges will apply.

To order quantities in excess of 50 pieces (nonmembers) or 100 pieces (members), for information on becoming a member, or to arrange expedited shipping, please contact PCRM's fulfillment coordinator at 202-686-2210, ext. 306.

Special note: All international literature orders will be charged for shipping and handling costs. Please include your e-mail address and telephone number so a staff member can contact you to arrange payment via credit card.

Your order will be shipped within 7 to 10 days.

Thank you for helping PCRM inform others on the benefits of vegan nutrition and ways to conduct ethical and more effective research.

Also check out our PDF fact sheets below for downloading.



 
GENERAL
   
 

 Welcome Kit

Get to Know PCRM 
A colorful collection of booklets and guides that give an overview of PCRM’s missions and programs. These striking pieces are a great way to introduce friends to PCRM.

 

 

   


 

PCRM

PCRM: Advocates for Ethical Standards in Research, Advocates for Preventive Medicine Through Good Nutrition
This brochure explains the dual mission of PCRM and how you can take part in our exciting work.

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NUTRITION
   
 

Vegetarian Starter Kit

Vegetarian Starter Kit  |
Want to change your life? Over half-a-million readers have embraced PCRM’s popular introduction to a plant-based diet. Learn about the whys and hows of a healthier diet, the New Four Food Groups guidelines, practical tips for beginning a vegetarian diet, and delicious low-fat, no-cholesterol recipes. 16-page booklet.

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Guía de Inicianción para una Dieta Vegetariana

Guía de Iniciación para una Dieta Vegetariana  
Spanish-language version of the Vegetarian Starter Kit, PCRM’s popular introduction to a plant-based diet. 16-page booklet.

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Nutrition for Kids

Nutrition for Kids: A “Get Healthy” Approach to Achieving Weight Goals
For parents and caregivers who deal firsthand with the epidemic of childhood obesity, this creatively designed booklet offers solid nutrition guidance, fitness tips, and sample menus and recipes. Put your child on track for a healthier life! 17 pages.

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Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options for School Lunch Programs [PDF download only]
Designed for use by school administrators and food service professionals, this colorful publication explains how vegetarian options can improve children’s health. It includes practical guidance for meeting USDA requirements, adapting menus, introducing new options, talking with parents, accessing vegetarian product vendors, and accessing vegetarian USDA commodity foods. 12-page booklet.

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NutritionCME Postcard

NutritionCME.org Postcard
Let your medical provider know about PCRM’s free online program for continuing medical education (CME) credits and continuing education units (CEU). NutritionCME.org is designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and physician assistants.

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DIABETES
   
 

Diet and Diabetes

Diet and Diabetes: Recipes for Success
Current research indicates that a low-fat vegetarian diet can be a powerful tool for preventing and reversing diabetes. This fact sheet explains the key steps: 1) begin a vegan diet, 2) avoid added vegetable oils and other high-fat foods, 3) choose foods with a low glycemic index, and 4) include high-fiber foods on your menus. Includes sample recipes, meal suggestions, and recommendations for further reading. 4-page fact sheet.

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Diet and Diabetes - Indian Foods version

Diet and Diabetes: Recipes for Success (Indian Foods version)
Similar to PCRM’s Diet and Diabetes: Recipes for Success booklet, this version features Indian-inspired recipes. 4-page fact sheet.

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Diabetes y La Dieta

Diabetes y La Dieta: Recetas para el Exito
Spanish language version of PCRM’s Diet and Diabetes: Recipes for Success. 4-page fact sheet.

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Diabetes Nutrition Education Resources for Clinicians Brochure

Diabetes Nutrition Education Resources for Clinicians Brochure
Learn about the powerful tools PCRM offers to those battling diabetes. This brochure describes PCRM’s diabetes Web sites, programs, and print materials. It’s suitable for both medical professionals and their patients.

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PCRM Speakers for Professional Education on Diet and Diabetes 

PCRM Speakers for Professional Education on Diet and Diabetes
PCRM can provide medical professionals with one-hour presentations on nutrition as a first-line treatment in any clinical setting. All presentations may be approved for continuing education credit. This sheet lists PCRM speakers and contact information.

PDF

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PCRM's CANCER PROJECT
   
 

Get to Know the Cancer Project

Get to Know PCRM's Cancer Project
A colorful collection of booklets and guides that give an overall view of The Cancer Project’s missions and programs. These striking pieces are a great way to introduce friends to The Cancer Project.

   


 

Healthy Eating for Life

Healthy Eating for Life: Food Choices for Cancer Prevention and Survival 
Learn about the powerful benefits of a vegetarian diet. This guide shows some dietary changes have a preventive effect for many types of cancer. Read about the facts that point to choosing a vegetarian diet to help prevent cancer and improve cancer survival.

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Spanish Language Booklet

Una Guia para Ayudar a Combatir el Cancer
Esta publicación en español preparada por El Cancer Project y la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer describe los beneficios anticancirógenos de los alimentos provenientes de plantas. En la publicación se incluyen el Arcoiris de Nutricion, una introdución a Los Cuatro Nuevos Grupos Alimenticios, y 12 recetas deliciosas.

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Nutrition Rainbow

Nutrition Rainbow Flyer
The colors of fruits and vegetables often indicate the presence of particular cancer-fighting nutrients. This sheet charts the protective compounds suggested by each color and lists the best plant sources. Easy to use and visually striking, the Nutrition Rainbow makes perfect refrigerator door art.

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RESEARCH
   
 

Humane Seal

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The Humane Charity Seal of Approval Brochure
Because helping people should not mean harming animals, the Humane Charity Seal of Approval program gives recognition to health charities that provide important patient services or perform innovative research without the use of animals. This brochure explains the program to both interested charities and individuals who want to make informed giving decisions.

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Humane Seal

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The Humane Charity Seal of Approval Approved Charities Listing
Find health charities that provide valuable patient services and perform innovative medical research without harming animals. This booklet includes an alphabetical listing with contact information, as well as a listing by health category. Updated periodically. For the latest Humane Charity Seal of Approval approved charities listing, visit http://www.HumaneSeal.org/.

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Council on Humane Giving

Problems Associated with Animal Experimentation
Millions of animals are used in experimental research worldwide each year although there is growing opinion among scientists that animal experimentation is scientifically flawed for physiological, genetic, and procedural reasons. Learn about the inhumane laboratory procedures animals are subjected to and the development of nonanimal, scientifically and ethically superior research methods that currently exist. 4-page fact sheet.

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SUPPORT PCRM
   
 

Wise Giving

Wise Giving to Ensure a Compassionate Future: Gifts and Bequests to PCRM
You can provide financial support to PCRM in many ways. This brief booklet helps you decide which option is best for you. Wise giving makes a difference far into the future.

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PDF Fact Sheets [all links below are downloadable PDF documents] 

NUTRITION AND HEALTH

General Nutrition
Food for Life Resources to Support a Healthier Lifestyle
Cooking without Eggs
Essential Fatty Acids
Food Power for Athletes
The New Four Food Groups Handout or Poster
The Protein Myth
Vitamin B12: A Simple Solution

Children
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Vegetarian Diets: Advantages for Children
Vegetarian Diets for Children: Right from the Start
Weight Control and Obesity Prevention in Children

Dairy
Protecting Your Bones
Health Concerns About Dairy Proucts
Understanding Lactose Intolerance

Institutional Settings
Incorporating Vegetarian Meals on College Campuses
Vegetarian Diets for Correctional Facilities
Vegetarian Options for School Lunch Programs

Spanish Language
Diabetes y La Dieta: Recetas para el Éxito
Guía de Iniciación una Dieta Vegetariana
La Comida Vegetariana: Poderosa para la Salud
La Presión Alta (Hipertensión)
Nutrición y Diabetes
El Manual del Sobreviviente: Una Alimentación Adecuada para Sobrevivir al Cáncer

General Health
Foods and Arthritis
Foodborne Illness
Mad Cow Disease
Migraines: A Natural Approach
Multiple Sclerosis: Treating MS with Diet
Soy and Your Health
Vegetarian Foods: Powerful for Health

Cancer
The Cancer Project: Food Choices for Health 
The Cancer Project: Nutrition and Prostate Health
The Cancer Project: The Roles of Exercise and Stress Management
Foods for Cancer Prevention
Women and Cancer: Opportunities for Prevention
Meat Consumption and Cancer Risk
Research on the Major Killers of Americans
The Cancer Survivor's Guide [more info here]

You can view more cancer prevention and survival facts here.

Prostate Cancer
Nutrition and Prostate Health

Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke—The Major Killers of Americans: Research and Prevention
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Diabetes
Diabetes and Diet
Hypoglycemia and Diet

Women’s Health
Endometriosis
Hormone Replacement: The Risk of HRT
Vegetarian Diets for Pregnancy
Menstrual Pain: Using Foods Against Menstrual Pain
A Natural Approach to Menopause

Weight Loss
A Guide to Healthy Weight Loss
The Truth About High-Protein Diets
Permanent Weight Control

Research

Animal Experimentation Issues
American Medical Student Association Position
Animal Care and Use Committees
Chimpanzees: Test Results That Don't Apply to Humans
Dangerous Medicine: Examples of Animal-Based “Safety” Tests Gone Wrong
The Psychology of Abuse
Your Right to Know: Animal Experiments in Your Community

Ethics in Human Research
Concerns about Growth Hormone Experiments in Short Children
Human Experiments: Redrawing the Ethical Boundaries

Ethics in Medical Student Education
Ending Live Animal Laboratories: What You Can Do
Medical School Curricula with Live Animal Laboratories
Medical School Curricula with No Live Animal Laboratories
Frequently Asked Questions: Animal Use in Medical School Education

Ethics in Science Education
Conscientious Objection in the Classroom: Colleges and Universities
Conscientious Objection in the Classroom: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Dissection Alternatives
Cost Analysis of Dissection Versus Nonanimal Teaching Methods

Ethics in Trauma Training

Humane Charities Campaign

 

 

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