Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy on a Plant-based Diet
- ISBN-10
- 0738285854
- ISBN-13
- 9780738285856
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Pages
- 421
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-05-12
- Publisher
- Hachette UK
- Authors
- Virginia Messina, Jack Norris
Description
Going vegan? Here's the go-to-guide, with a six-step transition plan to a plant-based diet, with detailed nutritional information for everyone from athletes to kids to pregnant women. Whether you're considering going vegan or just want to learn more about plant-based nutrition, Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal healthy eating. 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 soy. Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting protein requirements and even calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike, complete with an easy-to-use food chart, tasty substitutions, sample menus, and expansive resources.
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Other editions
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- 2011-07-12
- 304 pages
- Paperback
- Da Capo Lifelong Books
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