Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-based DietA comprehensive look at vegan diets includes information on how a vegan lifestyle protects against chronic disease; what the best sources for protein and calcium really are; why good fats are vital to health; balanced diets for infants, children and seniors; pregnancy and breast-feeding tips for mothers; tips for teens turning vegan; considerations for maintaining and reaching a healthy weight; and achieving peak performance as a vegan athlete. Includes a vegan food guide outlining a daily plan for healthy eating, along with sample menus. |
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User Review - kpolhuis - LibraryThingOne of my most refered to books. This book has everything that you could possibly want to know about diet, nutritonal information, the break down of vitamins, minerals, and proteins. All the bases are ... Read full review
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User Review - StephNicole0413 - LibraryThingA good resource to keep on hand when I need information for myself or when others need explanations about the vegan diet. Read full review
Contents
VEGAN ROOTS | 1 |
PERSPECTIVES ON VEGAN HEALTH | 14 |
PLANT PROTEIN | 39 |
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Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-based Diet Brenda Davis,Vesanto Melina No preview available - 2000 |
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