Becoming Vegan

Two of North America’s foremost vegetarian dietitians present up-to-date findings on the benefits of a vegan diet—eating without meat, eggs, or dairy products. Includes information on how a vegan lifestyle protects against chronic disease; what the best sources for protein and calcium rea [...]
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Two of North America’s foremost vegetarian dietitians present up-to-date findings on the benefits of a vegan diet—eating without meat, eggs, or dairy products. Includes information on how a vegan lifestyle protects against chronic disease; what the best sources for protein and calcium really are; why good fats are vital to your health; balanced diets for infants, children and seniors; pregnancy and breast-feeding tips for moms; tips for teens turning vegan; considerations for maintaining and reaching a healthy weight; and achieving peak performance as a vegan athlete. A vegan food guide outlines a daily plan for healthy eating. Sample menus help remove all the guess work.. Also included are the benefits a plant-based diet has on the environment and human hunger. This is one of the most comprehensive books on vegan nutrition on the market.