Living Vegan For Dummies - Brossura

Jamieson, Alexandra

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0470522143 ISBN 13: 9780470522141

Casa editrice: For Dummies, 2009

Riassunto

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!

Su questo libro

L'autore:

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.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

The fun and easy way to live a vegan lifestyle

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

Su questa edizione

• Editore: For Dummies
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470522143
• ISBN 13: 9780470522141
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 384