Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based DietThe comprehensive guide for optimal plant-based nutrition at every stage of life, now completely updated. Are you considering going vegan, but not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the "real deal" about organics, processed foods, raw foods, and more. Now, ten years since its original publication, the book has been completely revised and updated, with:
Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting calorie and nutrient needs during every stage of life, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike. |
Contents
1 Understanding Vegan Nutrient Needs | 1 |
2 Protein from Plants | 15 |
The Gorilla in the Room | 27 |
4 Calcium Vitamin D And Bone Health | 37 |
Making the Best Choices | 51 |
Maximizing Vegan Sources | 61 |
7 The Vegan Food Guide | 83 |
8 Maknig the Transition to a Vegan Diet | 105 |
Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet | 171 |
13 Managing Weight Heart Disease and Diabetes | 179 |
14 Sports Nutrition | 195 |
15 Is It Safe to Eat Soy? | 205 |
16 Why Vegan? | 217 |
Vegan Resources | 237 |
A Quick Guide to Cooking Grains Beans and Vegetables | 243 |
Acknowledgments | 249 |
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