Becoming Vegan (Express Edition): The Everyday Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition

by Brenda Davis, Vesanto Melina

Overview

The completely revised edition of a seminal classic offers fresh insights on the treatment of animals in food production and other industries, the latest findings on the health benefits of a vegan diet, expanded information on phytochemicals, and a thoroughly updated food guide. This streamlined "express" version is extensive in scope, yet manageable for anyone who wants to easily understand how to construct a nutritionally balanced plant-based diet. Here are the latest findings on: using plant foods to protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses; obtaining essential protein without meat, eggs, or dairy products; discovering "good" fats and where to find them; meeting dietary needs for calcium without dairy products; understanding the importance of vitamin B12; designing balanced vegan diets for infants, children, and seniors; and making the most of vegan pregnancy and breast-feeding. Readers will find a sound blueprint to follow for better health for themselves and the planet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570672958
Publisher:	Book Publishing Company, The
Publication date:	09/05/2013
Pages:	283
Sales rank:	237,565
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments iv

Chapter 1 Widening the Circle of Compassion 1

Chapter 2 The Great Vegan Advantage 21

Chapter 3 Protein Power from Plants 47

Chapter 4 Fat Matters 63

Chapter 5 The Two Faces of Carbohydrates 79

Chapter 6 Valuing Vitamins 101

Chapter 7 Minding Your Minerals 127

Chapter 8 Clean Vegan Eating 147

Chapter 9 Triumph over Weight 163

Chapter 10 Overcoming Underweight 183

Chapter 11 From Pregnancy On: Nourishing Strong Children 199

Chapter 12 The Prime of Life: Vegan Nutrition for Seniors 231

Chapter 13 The Fit Vegan 243

Chapter 14 The Vegan Food Guide 263

Appendix 273

Resources 276

Index 277