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The more your know about how your food is produced and processed, and how this affects your health, the more appealing it becomes to follow a happier and healthier pathway through life by eating a vegan diet. Whether you're trying to figure out if a vegan diet is right for you or are looking for guidance to make the switch, Living Vegan For Dummies has it covered!
"Ve-gan" at the beginning — get the lowdown on vegan living and eating and advice on how quickly (or slowly) you can make the transition
Planting the seeds of change — find out how to build a healthy vegan diet to make sure you get all the protein and other nutrients you need
Sticking to your guns — get vegan-focused cooking and shopping tips, advice on how to keep the peace with meat eaters in your home, and meal-planning tips to help you stay true to your goals
Tasting is believing — get delicious and easy-to-follow vegan recipes for breakfast, sides, lighter meals and main courses, and even desserts
Going beyond the food — step out of the kitchen and learn how you can embrace the whole vegan lifestyle by shopping for animal-free clothing and footwear, vegan health and beauty aids, and household products
Vegan living out in the real world — discover how you can walk the vegan walk at hotels, restaurants, and just about any social situation
Open the book and find:
How a plant-based diet is better for you
Strategies for selecting the best transition plan for your lifestyle
Real facts about protein and other nutrients
40 tasty recipes that even nonvegans will enjoy
Tips on how to stock your pantry with vegan-friendly foods
Quick and healthy vegan snacks
Excellent "mock" meats
Advice on checking food labels
Guidance on educating family, friends, and your community
Synopsis:
The fun and easy way® to live a vegan lifestyle
Are you thinking about becoming a vegan? Already a practicing vegan? More than 3 million Americans currently live a vegan lifestyle, and that number is growing. Living Vegan For Dummies is your one-stop resource for understanding vegan practices, sharing them with your friends and loved ones, and maintaining a vegan way of life.
This friendly, practical guide explains the types of products that vegans abstain from eating and consuming, and provides healthy and animal-free options. You'll see how to create a balanced, nutritious vegan diet; read food and product labels to determine animal-derived product content; and stock a vegan pantry. You'll also get 40 great-tasting recipes to expand your cooking repertoire.
Features expert guidance in living a vegan lifestyle and explaining it to friends and family
Includes proper dietary guidelines so you can get the nutrition you need
Gives you several action plans for making the switch to veganism
Provides parents with everything they need to understand and support their children's choices
With the tips and advice in Living Vegan For Dummies, you can truly live and enjoy a vegan way of life!
Alexandra Jamieson, CHHC, AADP, is a professionally trained vegan chef and board-certified holistic health counselor. She has appeared on Oprah, The Final Word, 30 Days, and The National Health Test with Bryant Gumbel. She was also featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me.
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The fun and easy way® to live a vegan lifestyle
Are you thinking about becoming a vegan? Already a practicing vegan? More than 3 million Americans currently live a vegan lifestyle, and that number is growing. Living Vegan For Dummies is your one-stop resource for understanding vegan practices, sharing them with your friends and loved ones, and maintaining a vegan way of life.
This friendly, practical guide explains the types of products that vegans abstain from eating and consuming, and provides healthy and animal-free options. You'll see how to create a balanced, nutritious vegan diet; read food and product labels to determine animal-derived product content; and stock a vegan pantry. You'll also get 40 great-tasting recipes to expand your cooking repertoire.
Features expert guidance in living a vegan lifestyle and explaining it to friends and family
Includes proper dietary guidelines so you can get the nutrition you need
Gives you several action plans for making the switch to veganism
Provides parents with everything they need to understand and support their children's choices
With the tips and advice in Living Vegan For Dummies, you can truly live and enjoy a vegan way of life!
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