Living Vegetarian For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by Suzanne Havala Hobbs

• ISBN13: 9780470616406
• ISBN10: 0470616407
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Practical ways to explore and adapt a vegetarian lifestyleAre you considering a vegetarian diet for yourself or your family? Wondering if it's safe and how you'll get the right amount of nutrients? This authoritative guide has all the answers you need about living vegetarian, featuring healthful advice as well as delicious dishes involving vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy.Inside you'll find expert advice on adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, from creating a vegetarian shopping list and understanding the nutritional aspects of vegetarian eating, to using the right cooking supplies to vegetarian etiquette, eating out, and converting a kitchen-and your family's mindset-away from meat. You'll discover how to make it work when you're the only member of the house who is vegetarian, as well as how to support a family member, including a child. Provides the latest information on vegetarian diets as they relate to health, the environment, and other areas of our lives Includes tips for gradually reducing your meat intake Explains the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle Offers dozens of new recipes designed to ease the transition from omnivore to vegetarianWhether you're a long-time vegetarian or just starting out, Living Vegetarian For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your guide to evaluating and enjoying a meat-free lifestyle.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Being Vegetarian: What It's All About

Vegetarianism 101: Starting with the Basics

Vegetarians Are Sprouting Up All Over: Why Meatless Makes Sense

Nutrition Know-How for Living Vegetarian

Supplement Savvy

Making the Transition to Meat-Free

Planning and Preparing Your Vegetarian Kitchen

Getting Familiar with Common Vegetarian Ingredients

Shopping and Stocking Your Vegetarian Pantry

Cooking Tools and Techniques

Meals Made Easy: Recipes for Everyone

Beyond Cereal and Toast: Whipping Up Breakfast Basics

Serving Simple Starters

Enjoying Easy Soups, Salads, and Sides

Making Meatless Main Dishes

Baking Easy Breads and Rolls

Dishing Out Delicious Desserts

Celebrating the Holidays, Vegetarian-Style

Living - and Loving - the Vegetarian Lifestyle

Getting Along When You're the Only Vegetarian in the House

Vegetarian Etiquette in a Nonvegetarian World

Dining Away from Home in Restaurants and Other Venues

Living Vegetarian for a Lifetime

When You're Expecting: Managing Your Vegetarian Pregnancy

Raising Your Vegetarian Baby

Meatless Meals for Children and Teens

Aging Healthfully: Vegetarian Lifestyles for Adults of All Ages

The Part of Tens

Ten Sound Reasons for Going Vegetarian

Ten Simple Substitutes for Vegetarian Dishes

Ten Vegetarian Lunchbox Ideas

Index

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