Living Vegan for Dummies

by Nelson, Cadry ;

• ISBN13: 9780470522141
• ISBN10: 0470522143
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-02
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The fun and easy way to live a vegan lifestyleAre you thinking about becoming a vegan? Already a practicing vegan? More than 3 million Americans currently live a vegan lifestyle, and that number is growing. Living Vegan For Dummies is your one-stop resource for understanding vegan practices, sharing them with your friends and loved ones, and maintaining a vegan way of life.This friendly, practical guide explains the types of products that vegans abstain from eating and consuming, and provides healthy and animal-free options. You'll see how to create a balanced, nutritious vegan diet; read food and product labels to determine animal-derived product content; and stock a vegan pantry. You'll also get 40 great-tasting recipes to expand your cooking repertoire. Features expert guidance in living a vegan lifestyle and explaining it to friends and family Includes proper dietary guidelines so you can get the nutrition you need Gives you several action plans for making the switch to veganism Provides parents with everything they need to understand and support their children's choicesWith the tips and advice in Living Vegan For Dummies, you can truly live and enjoy a vegan way of life!

Author Biography

Alexandra Jamieson, CHHC, AADP, is a professionally trained vegan chef and board-certified holistic health counselor. She has appeared on Oprah, The Final Word, 30 Days, and The National Health Test with Bryant Gumbel. She was also featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me.

Table of Contents

Introduction

"Ve-gan"at the Beginning

The Lowdown on Vegan Eating and Living

Understanding the Impact of Vegan Living

Transforming to Veganism

Building a Healthy Vegan Diet

Essential Nutrients for Healthy Success

Protein Protocols

Transforming Food into Health-Supportive Meals

Sticking to Your Guns: Staying Vegan

Cooking and Shopping Like a Vegan

Coexisting with the Meat Eaters in Your Home

Planning Your Meals to Stay on Track

Comfort Foods: Veganizing Meat, Dairy, and Other Old Favorites

Beyond Food: Embracing the Whole Vegan Lifestyle

Tasting Is Believing: Vegan Recipes

Breakfasts of Vegan Champions

Sides and Lighter Meals

Main Course Recipes

Just Desserts

Living Vegan in the Real World

Walking the Vegan Walk (without Being Preachy!)

Vegans on the Move: Travel and Hotel Issues

Dining Out

Navigating Tricky Social Situations

Veganism for All Walks of Life

Pea in a Pod: The Healthy Vegan Pregnancy and Postpartum Period

Bouncing Baby Vegans

Vegan Diets for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

The Vegan Athlete

Aging Gracefully and Veganly

The Part of Tens

Ten Reasons for Eating a Vegan Diet

Top Ten Questions (and Answers) about Going Vegan

Ten Ways to Make Vegan Living Extraordinary

Index

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