This book is the essential resource for anyone following a vegan diet. Foremost vegetarian dietitians present up-to-date findings on: protection against cancer & heart disease, getting enough protein without meat, why good fats are vital and how to get them, meeting calcium needs without dairy products, what vegans need to know about vitamin B12, balanced vegan diets for infants, children, and seniors, pregnancy and breast-feeding tips for vegan moms.
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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.
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This book is great for anyone considering veganism but especially if you are (or want to become) a vegan athlete. (I do triathlons)
There is a chapter that goes over special considerations for vegan athletes and also gives a great overview of sports nutrition in general.
I was a little nervous giving up all animal products thinking there would be some nutritional nook or cranny I would miss that would make me colapse during a long run. This book told me everything I needed to put me at ease and even improve my performance.
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By Leslie
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Whether you are beginning a vegan lifestyle, all ready live one, or even if you are just vegetarian, I highly recommend this book. It gives loads of information on every vitamin and mineral necessary, and focuses on those that can be a concern in a vegan diet. It gives a little bit of history, includes a food pyramid, and just had tons more stuff you NEED to know. I use this as a reference over and over and find it very helpful. It is the best book I have on health. This book is a must have to complete any vegan/vegetarian's library.
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This book's balanced and rational approach to creating a sound Vegan lifestyle proved invaluable to me as I became a Vegan. Unlike some Vegan books, this book was not written by fanatics and doesn't preach. The authors are medical professionals and this volume presents a sound view of the pluses and minuses of Vegan/Vegitarian ways of eating.
It helped me create a diet that not only meets all my nutritional needs, but one that is easy and fun. If you are a new Vegan, considering becoming one, or are looking for ways in increase the non-animal-source areas of your diet then you need this book.
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Superb
I have not been able to find another book quite as detailed and easily understandable.
This book is great for anyone wanting to become a Vegan it has detailed explanations and... Read more
This book is great for anyone wanting to become a Vegan it has detailed explanations and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vanessa Woytowich
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Disappointed
I am upset with this book, I really went off reviews and had higher expectations. I guess I wanted to get my sister a present that was more knowledgable I feel that we already know... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lynda
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Poorly edited and sloppily referenced
At first, I gave BECOMING VEGAN a superficial glance and was thoroughly impressed with the breadth of information covered. Read more
Published 10 months ago by iamyourlung
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This book belongs in every vegan household
This is a well researched, evidence based book that goes step by step through the nutrients and issues of nutrition in general and vegan nutrition in detail. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2010 by Erin E. Fletcher
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Dull as
I've owned this book for about a year, and still have yet to finish it.
It's quite dull, and other than the few pages of charts comparing various nutrients found in plant... Read more
It's quite dull, and other than the few pages of charts comparing various nutrients found in plant... Read more
Published on Nov 8 2009 by I. Thabit
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excellent book for everyone, not only for wannabe vegans
Whether you are considering becoming vegan or not, this book will help you understand what your body needs and where to get it best. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2008 by Toronto gal
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The perfect vegan resource
This book and the "Vegan Planet" cook book will give you everything you need for your transition to veganism
Published on July 19 2006 by k
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Newbie Vegan
I knew giving up animal products was the right thing to do, but after reading "Becoming Vegan," I got the impression that it would have to be a long, gradual process, as... Read more
Published on Nov 15 2003
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GREAT BOOK!
This book is great! Also try The Vegetarian Manifesto by Jay Fothergill!!
Published on Oct 28 2003 by Heather
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Excellent Nutritional Overview with Some Caveats
I'm a vegetarian slowly moving into veganism. If you're interested in becoming vegan, this book is a good start. Read more
Published on Oct 3 2003 by "jamesindc"
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