Becoming Vegan |
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Becoming Vegan
If
you are shifting towards a completely plant-based diet, Becoming Vegan
is certain to be an invaluable companion.
It is a natural follow up to Becoming
Vegetarian,
helping you reach the next step in your transition.
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 the book include: ü
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. ü
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. ü
The
most comprehensive examination of dietary fat and essential fatty acids for
vegans written to date. ü
A
thorough and practical discussion on all of the vitamins and minerals of concern
to vegans, including calcium, iron and vitamin B12. ü
Invaluable
guidelines for people at various stages of the lifecycle: pregnancy, lactation,
infancy, childhood, adolescence and the senior years. ü
A
detailed and thoughtful discussion on matters of weight and shape including
underweight, overweight and eating disorders.
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Straight-shooting
advice about vegan diets and athletic performance. ü
An
exceptional vegan food guide, helping you design a well-balanced vegan diet.
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A
lively discussion about diplomacy and how to handle sticky situations gracefully
in this nonvegan world. The Authors To e-mail Brenda Davis, RD, click here.  To order from Amazon.com, click here |
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