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The benefits of a plant-based diet have been publicized far and wide, and you can no longer deny it—you're fully ready to experience the health benefits of this lifestyle. Plant-Based Diet For Dummies has been created to help even the most stubborn carnivores adapt to and even learn to find joy in a plant-based diet. Besides providing useful tips, delicious recipes, and meal ideas, this lively resource discusses all you have to gain from adopting healthier eating habits, including a decreased risk for cancer, a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, a lower cholesterol count and blood pressure, and a lower risk, and prevention, of diabetes. A meat-free lifestyle has many benefits for your body, and author Marni Wasserman takes you on a journey of discovery into the exciting world of fruits, vegetables, and other nutrient-rich foods.
A plant-based diet, while similar to vegetarian and vegan diets, is different in that it allows an individual to experience the benefits of vegetarianism without focusing on the politics of a meat-free lifestyle. This book takes the mystery out of adopting better food habits and making better meal choices. It shows you how to stock your kitchen, cook fantastic meals, and discover the wealth of delicious ingredients at your fingertips.
Get healthy, lose weight, and feel great on a plant-based diet.
Marni Wasserman is a culinary nutritionist and health strategist. She owns and operates her Food Studio and Lifestyle Shop in Toronto where she teaches people how to make everyday eating simple and delicious. She also writes for Tonic Toronto magazine, Huffington Post, Chatelaine Magazine, and her blog at www.marniwasserman.com.
Part I: Getting Started with a Plant-Based Diet 5
Chapter 1: What Is a Plant-Based Diet? 7
Chapter 2: Seeing the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet 19
Chapter 3: The Macro and Micro Essentials of a Plant-Based Diet 33
Chapter 4: Packing an Extra Punch with Power Foods 53
Part II: Embracing Plant-Based Living 67
Chapter 5: Taking the Plunge into a Plant-Based Diet 69
Chapter 6: Looking at What’s on Your Plate 81
Chapter 7: Overhauling Your Kitchen Contents 99
Chapter 8: Being a Savvy Shopper 117
Chapter 9: Boosting Your Plant-Based Diet with Supplements 131
Part III: Plant-Based Recipes for Success 143
Chapter 10: Brilliant Breakfasts 145
Chapter 11: Lovable Lunches 159
Chapter 12: Super Suppers 175
Chapter 13: Guiltless Desserts 187
Chapter 14: Sensational Snacks 201
Chapter 15: Sauces, Sides, Dips, and Dressings 213
Part IV: Plant-Based for All Stages of Life 227
Chapter 16: Navigating Restaurants and Special-Occasion Dining 229
Chapter 17: Eating Plant-Based When You’re Pregnant 241
Chapter 18: Raising Children on a Plant-Based Diet 251
Chapter 19: The Plant-Fueled Fitness Enthusiast 267
Chapter 20: Getting Older, Getting Wiser about Your Plant-Based Diet 281
Chapter 21: Purely Fit on a Plant-Based Diet 291
Part V: The Part of Tens 301
Chapter 22: Ten Foods That Are Surprisingly Not Plant-Based 303
Chapter 23: Ten Plant-Based Foods That Boost Your Immunity 307
Chapter 24: Ten Plant-Based Beauty Treatments to Use on Your Skin 311
Chapter 25: Ten Bad Things about Eating Meat 317
Index 323
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