Becoming Vegan, Express Edition: The Everyday Guide to Plant-based Nutrition
Becoming Vegan, Express Edition: The Everyday Guide to Plant-based Nutrition by Brenda Davis, Vesanto Melina
2013 | ISBN: 1570672954 | English | 284 pages | EPUB | 8 MB
2013 | ISBN: 1570672954 | English | 284 pages | EPUB | 8 MB
The completely revised edition of a seminal classic offers fresh insights on the treatment of animals in food production and other industries, the latest findings on the health benefits of a vegan diet, expanded information on phytochemicals, and a thoroughly updated food guide.
This streamlined "express" version is extensive in scope, yet manageable for anyone who wants to easily understand how to construct a nutritionally balanced plant-based diet.
Here are the latest findings on: using plant foods to protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses; obtaining essential protein without meat, eggs, or dairy products; discovering "good" fats and where to find them; meeting dietary needs for calcium without dairy products; understanding the importance of vitamin B12; designing balanced vegan diets for infants, children, and seniors; and making the most of vegan pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Readers will find a sound blueprint to follow for better health for themselves and the planet.