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" Vegan for life : "
Jack Norris, Virginia Messina
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633022
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Norris, Jack,RD
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Vegan for life : : everything you need to know to be healthy and fit on a plant-based diet /\ Jack Norris, Virginia Messina
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1st Da Capo Press ed
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Cambridge, MA :: Da Capo Press,, 2011
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xix, 283 p. ;; 23 cm
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9780738214931 (pbk.)
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: 0738214930 (pbk.)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-272) and index
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| Contents
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Introduction: Going vegan for life -- Understanding vegan nutrient needs -- Protein from plants -- Vitamin B12: the gorilla in the room -- Calcium, Vitamin D, and bone health -- Fats: making the best choices -- Iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A: maximizing vegan sources -- The vegan food guide -- Making the transition to a vegan diet -- A healthy start: vegan diets in pregnancy and breast-feeding -- Raising vegan children and teens -- Vegan diets for people over fifty -- Plant food advantages: health benefits of a vegan diet -- Managing weight, heart disease, and diabetes -- Sports nutrition -- Is it safe to eat soy? -- Why vegan?
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"Are you considering going vegan, but you're not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the "real deal" about soy. Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike, complete with an easy-to-use food chart, tasty substitutions, sample menus, and expansive resources"--
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"The practical companion to Eating Animals: a definitive nutrition guide for vegans, including everything from guidelines for making a healthy transition to a vegan diet to kickstart plans, nutrient-dense menus and essential information hot-button issues like soy, protein, and B vitamins"--
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"Are you considering going vegan, but you're not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the "real deal" about soy. Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike, complete with an easy-to-use food chart, tasty substitutions, sample menus, and expansive resources"--
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"The practical companion to Eating Animals: a definitive nutrition guide for vegans, including everything from guidelines for making a healthy transition to a vegan diet to kickstart plans, nutrient-dense menus and essential information hot-button issues like soy, protein, and B vitamins"--
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Nutrition
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Veganism
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Health
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613.2/62
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RA784.N665 2011
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Messina, Virginia
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