Whether you're considering going vegan for your health; out of concern for the environment; or to avoid contributing to the suffering of animals; Becoming Vegan: Express Edition has all the information you need in order to provide nutritious vegan meals for yourself; your family; and your friends. Internationally acclaimed vegan dietitians Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina present the latest findings on the following: using plant foods to protect against cancer; heart disease; and other chronic illnesses obtaining essential protein without meat; eggs; or dairy products maintaining a healthy weight and discovering the keys to fitness designing balanced vegan diets for infants; children; and seniors incorporating "good" fats and learning where to find them meeting calcium needs without dairy products understanding the importance of vitamin B12 ensuring a healthy vegan pregnancy and ample nutrition for breast-feeding Completely revised; this seminal classic offers fresh insights into the implications of becoming vegan--for individuals; for animals; and for our fragile planet. It includes new information on the health benefits of vegan diets and a blueprint for clean eating. This streamlined 'express" version is extensive yet easily understandable for anyone who wants to construct an optimal plant-based diet.
