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Vegan diet, nutrition, and lifestyle, demystified
Living Vegan For Dummies provides a practical look at veganism for those who have already embraced the lifestyle, for anyone who is on the fence about trying it, or for those who want to understand the choices of the vegans in their midst. You'll learn what it means to be vegan and why this animal-friendly diet is on the rise. Discover tasty vegan ingredients and easy recipes, money-saving tips, advice for talking to people about veganism, and ideas for dealing with the skeptics. If you're ready to start transitioning to a vegan way of life, you'll love this book's simple action plans for making the switch--and making it stick. With this friendly Dummies guide, you've got answers to all your questions.
* Learn what veganism is, how it's different from vegetarianism, and why people choose to "go vegan"
* Decide whether veganism is for you and get pointers on cutting out animal products
* Help friends and loved ones understand your dietary and lifestyle choices
* Get ideas for vegan cooking, eating out, and being vegan on a budget
Living Vegan For Dummies is a valuable resource for anyone who practices or is considering veganism, as well as their friends and family who want to know more about the lifestyle.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with a Vegan Lifestyle 5
Chapter 1: The Nuts and Bolts of Veganism 7
Chapter 2: Making the Move to a Vegan Diet 15
Part 2: For the Health of It 27
Chapter 3: The Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet 29
Chapter 4: Eat the Rainbow 39
Chapter 5: Pinpointing Your Protein Needs 53
Chapter 6: Getting Essential Nutrients on a Vegan Diet 61
Part 3: Vegan at Home 77
Chapter 7: Gearing Up for Grocery Shopping and Cooking 79
Chapter 8: Deciding What's for Dinner: Meal Planning 107
Chapter 9: Anything You Can Make, I Can Make Vegan 123
Chapter 10: Enjoying Holidays and Get-Togethers 149
Part 4: Tasting Is Believing: Vegan Recipes 173
Chapter 11: Breakfasts 175
Chapter 12: Main Courses 185
Chapter 13: Kid- and Dorm-Friendly Dishes 199
Chapter 14: Side Dishes, Dressings, and Toppings 211
Chapter 15: Desserts 225
Part 5: Vegan in the Outside World 233
Chapter 16: The Ethics Behind Veganism 235
Chapter 17: Embracing the Whole Vegan Lifestyle: Beyond Food 251
Chapter 18: Dining Out 263
Chapter 19: Vegan on the Road and in the Air 273
Chapter 20: Navigating Tricky Social Situations 291
Part 6: Veganism in All Walks of Life 305
Chapter 21: Healthy Vegan Pregnancy and Postpartum Period 307
Chapter 22: Bouncing Baby Vegans 321
Chapter 23: Vegan Diets for Kids and Teens 333
Chapter 24: Exploring Veganism as a Young Adult 351
Chapter 25: The Vegan Athlete 359
Chapter 26: Vegan after 40 369
Part 7: The Part of Tens 381
Chapter 27: Ten Easy Vegan Meals Anyone Can Make 383
Chapter 28: Ten Ways to Create a Satisfying Vegan Lifestyle 393
Index 403
About the author
Cadry Nelson grew up eating a standard American diet, and then went vegan in 2007. She shares recipes and tips on living a vegan lifestyle on her website, Cadry's Kitchen. She's spoken at veg fests about living vegan, and her recipes have been featured on
Yahoo,
VegNews,
Shape,
Brit + Co,
Parade,
PureWow,
HuffPost,
and
Taste of Home.
