Every day, more people are shifting towards a plant-based diet without meat, eggs, and dairy products due to concerns about their health, the environment, or animal ethics. Two of North America's foremost vegetarian dietitians present up-to-date findings on how to meet all of your nutritional needs eating a nutritious, vegan diet. From infants and toddlers to seniors - as well as the special needs of athletes and pregnant women, -you'll discover the information you need to stay healthy and enjoy a balanced diet. Also includes a section on how a vegan diet can protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. Considered the definitive work on vegan nutrition, anyone interested in becoming a vegan should read this book.

Two of North America's foremost vegetarian dietitians present up-to-date findings on:

-- how a vegan diet can protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses

-- getting all the protein you need without meat

-- why good fats are vital and how to get them

-- meeting calcium needs without dairy products

-- what vegans need to know about vitamin B(12)

-- balanced vegan diets for infants, children, and seniors

-- pregnancy and breast-feeding tips for vegan moms