Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 281 pages
- Published by: Book Publishi Company TN
- Edition: 1st Edition April 10, 2000
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1570671036
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1570671036
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Book Dimensions:
9.8 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 1.2 pounds
Product Description
The authors of Becoming Vegetarian explore the benefits of a vegan diet (eating without meat, eggs or dairy products). More and more people are being motivated to become vegans because of the impact of their nutritional choices on their health, the environment, animal rights, and human hunger. As registered dietitians, Davis and Melina are well-qualified to provide the latest information on:
how a vegan diet can protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses getting all the protein you need without
meat meeting your requirements for calcium without dairy products what vegans need to know about B12 why good fats are vital to healthy and how to get them balanced diets for infants, children, and seniors pregnancy and breast-feeding tips for vegan moms considerations for overweight, underweight, and eating disorders achieving peak performance as a vegan athlete how to deal gracefully with a non vegan world
About The Author
Brenda Davis is a registered dietitian in private practice and co-author of the The New Becoming Vegetarian and Defeating Diabetes. She is a recognized leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. Chairperson of the Vegetarian Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association from 1999-2000, Brenda specializes in essential fatty acid nutrition and lifecycle challenges, and has published numerous articles on these and other topics relating to vegetarian nutrition. Vesanto Melina is a registered dietitian and co-author of The Food Allergy Survival Guide, New Becoming Vegetarian, and Raising Vegetarian Children. She co-authored the most recent Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets and coordinated the vegetarian section of the Manual of Clinical Dietetics, 6th Edition, both joint projects of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada.
Reader ReviewsI just read Brenda Davis' and Vesanto Melina's new book "Becoming Vegan" and am thoroughly impressed with the material and its presentation. The authors did a much more rigorous job of researching and presenting the current scientific data, presenting both the pro and contrary findings than in earlier works. I found the directness refreshing in comparison to some of the less scientific and more evangelistic writings that have been published. Highlights are: -A unique and thought-provoking look at the relationship between diet and chronic disease and the protective effects of vegan diets against the leading killers. -One of the most convincing and well researched explanations on why plant proteins are both adequate and preferable to animal protein as the major protein source for humans. -The most comprehensive examination of dietary fat and essential fatty acids for vegans written to date. -A thorough and practical discussion on all of the vitamins and minerals of concern to vegans, including calcium, iron and vitamin B12. -Invaluable guidelines for people at various stages of the lifecycle: pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence and the senior years. -A detailed and thoughtful discussion on matters of weight and shape including underweight, overweight and eating disorders. -Straight-shooting advice about vegan diets and athletic performance. -An exceptional vegan food guide, helping you design a well-balanced vegan diet. -A lively discussion about diplomacy and how to handle sticky situations gracefully in this nonvegan world. I suggest this to you as a must read and something for anyone either considering or already on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Peter Roosen.
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