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Becoming Vegan

Becoming Vegan, the complete guide to adopting a healthful plant-based diet by Registered Dietitians (RD) Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina, Book Publishing Co. 288 pages. ISBN 1-57067-103-6.
  • Are you replacing animal products in your diet with plant foods?
  • Do you hope to achieve a diet that is completely plant-based?
  • Do you want to ensure that your diet (and/or that of your family) is nutritionally sound?

If so, Becoming Vegan is certain to be an invaluable companion.  It is a natural follow up to Becoming Vegetarian (and The New Becoming Vegetarian, helping you reach the next step in your transition.  

Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina

 


Brenda Davis, RD

Vesanto Melina, MS, RD


Becoming Vegan offers a wealth of reliable, up-to-date information on diet and nutrition, as well as social and psychological aspects of this life choice.  Highlights of this book, widely regarded as the classic on vegan nutrition include:

  A unique and thought-provoking look at the relationship between diet and chronic disease and the protective effects of vegan diets against the leading killers.

  One of the most convincing and well researched explanations on why plant proteins are both adequate and preferable to animal protein as the major protein source for humans.

  The most comprehensive examination of dietary fat and essential fatty acids for vegans written to date.

  A thorough and practical discussion on all of the vitamins and minerals of concern to vegans, including calcium, iron and vitamin B12.

  Based on a foundation of solid science, plus a wealth of practical know-how, you'll find a vegan food guide that is used around the world.

To contact Brenda Davis, click here.                To contact Vesanto Melina, click here.

 
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