Paperback: 300 pages Size (in inches): 9.3 x 7.3 Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 25, 2002) ISBN: 0658021559 Vegetarianism is more than just a dietary decision; it's a lifestyle choice. But establishing that lifestyle within the bounds of ever-changing family dynamics can be a challenge. Perhaps you're a new parent concerned about imposing your vegetarian lifestyle on your baby, or you may be the head of a meat-eating family confused by your child's recent decision to become a vegetarian. With the compassionate, authoritative advice in Raising Vegetarian Children, every parent--regardless of his or her dietary preference--will discover how to achieve healthy harmony in a vegetarian household. With nutrient-rich recipes for everything from breads to spreads, enticing entrées to delectable desserts, you'll meet and even exceed your child's dietary requirements. These veggie meals will smooth an infant's transition to solid foods or soothe the most finicky teen palate. In addition to nutritional needs, you'll learn to address the social and emotional aspects of vegetarianism, including: • Helping your child cope with pressure to conform to a standard diet • Ensuring that school officials, caregivers, and relatives abide by your child's dietary wishes • Dining out in nonvegetarian restaurants and celebrating traditional, meat-eating holidays The authors give a sound nutritional introduction. Talks in detail about nutrition, the Vegetarian Food Pyramid, vitamin- and protein-rich foods. Discusses the nutritional needs of vegetarian children. Talks about breastfeeding mothers and feeding picky teens. The author cautions against buying thawed or re-frozen foods. Stepaniak and Melina address sample meal plans and recipes for vegetarian infants to teenagers. There are many easy-to-prepare, kid-friendly recipes, which are similar to non-vegetarian favorites. Some recipes include ingredients like "veggie meats." The recipes include beverages, breakfasts, snacks and main dishes. All of the recipes include nutritional information. At the end of the book is a large resource guide and bibliography. This excellent book is a must-have for all vegetarian parents. Joanne Stepaniak, M,S.Ed., a recognized authority in the field, has written several bestselling vegetarian cookbooks. She is also the author of Being Vegan and The Vegan Sourcebook. Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, is a nutrition consultant, instructor, and speaker. She has written numerous books, including Becoming Vegetarian, and has consulted with the American Dietetic Association on vegetarian nutrition. "A must-have for anyone who understands that how we feed our children says a lot about who they will become." JOHN ROBBINS, author of the bestsellers Diet for a New America and The Food Revolution "Ultimate guide for fit, healthy families . . . required reading for every parent--whether vegetarian or not!" JAY GORDON, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician and author of Good Food Today, Great Kids Tomorrow |
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