Plant-Based for Tired People: Boost Your Energy While Saving the Planet

by Rachel Morris

Overview

Want more energy? Try a plant based diet! Doctors have long touted the benefits of eating a plant-based diet, and people are listening. The plant-based food industry is booming, and more food establishments are catering to the trend as people aim to increase their consumption of vegetables, fruits, and whole foods.

Plant Based for Tired People addresses questions and concerns people have in order to ensure they find success from the get-go. First, we explore the evolution of the trend and explain exactly what it means to go plant-based. We also take a look at how adopting a primarily plant-based diet can positively affect one’s health, weight loss, and even the environment. Next, we give readers the tools they need to get started with a detailed plan for transitioning to the diet and a must-have food-shopping guide. We also inspire and encourage with real people’s success stories and expert advice on everything from cooking for a meat-loving family to eating out when following a plant-based diet. We end on a delicious note with 30 pages of drool-worthy recipes that even self-proclaimed carnivores will gobble up.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951274511
Publisher:	Centennial Books
Publication date:	01/12/2021
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	1,075,191
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Rachel Morris has happily been chowing down on a vegetarian plant-based diet for more than 20 years. She all too clearly remembers the days when the only veggie option on many menus was a side salad, so she's thrilled to see the current explosion of plant-based options. A longtime health editor and writer, Rachel has written for publications such as O, The Oprah Magazine, Women's Health, and Prevention. She lives and works in New York City where, despite having a black thumb, she's attempting to grow a garden on her patio. More veggies, coming right up!

Table of Contents

1 The Power Of Plants

Plant-Based Roots 10

We have a long history of eating from the earth.

To Good Health! 20

How changing your diet can boost your well-being.

Fired Up 28

To get more energy, pile on the plants.

Star Power 32

A look at 10 lop superfoods to support your health.

Slim Chance 44

If weight loss is a goal, these guidelines can help.

Gut Health 101 50

Why we need more good bugs from plants in our bellies.

A Sustainable Solution 56

Switching to a plant-based diet can do our planet good.

2 Making The Switch

Your Get-Started Guide 64

Everything you need to know about the plant-based approach.

Must-Have Grocery List 74

Find 14 delicious options to pick up, plus prep and cooking tips.

Am I Getting Enough Protein? 84

You may be surprised at how much of the nutrient comes from plants.

The 'C' Word 90

Don't let their bad rap stop you from eating carbohydrates.

The Full Fat Story 96

Why you need it on your plate when your diet is plant-based.

3 Smart Living

The Fake-Meat Boom 104

Meat alternatives taste more and more like the real thing.

Cooking For A Crowd 112

Making it easy to get your whole family on board with a plant-based diet.

How To Make Food Last 118

Get smart about your shopping to minimize waste.

Pills To Pop 126

Supplements to cover your nutrition bases-and more.

lant-Based Helped Me… 134

Six people who found the natural way of eating also helped improve their Health.

4 Energizing Recipes

Morning Meals 142

Waffles, pancakes, smoothie bowls and more tasty ways to start your day.

Salads, Sandwiches & Soups 154

From pad Thai zoodles to two-bean chili, healthy options to keep you satisfied.

Delicious Dinners 168

Veggie-packed lasagnas, tacos and more great ways to serve up supper.