Paperback: 281 pages Dimensions (in inches): 9.8 x 7 Publisher: Book Publishing Company (TN); (September 1, 2000) ISBN: 1570671036 Discusses the benefits of a vegan diet, and eating without eggs or dairy products. Explains why more people are becoming vegans and the reasons why they choose to a vegan lifestyle, such as nutritional benefits, health, the environment, animal rights and human hunger. Gives some history of veganism. This is a great choice for anyone considering becoming a vegan. As registered dietitians, Davis and Melina are well-qualified to provide the latest information on proper diet. Tells how a vegan diet can protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. This interesting book is a great tool to use to optimize the nutritional benefit of a vegan diet. Details on which vitamins and minerals a vegan should pay close attention to. Tells how to meet the need for calcium and B12 without dairy products. Gives plenty of information on vitamins and minerals. Tells why good fats are vital to health Vegan considerations for overweight, underweight, and eating disorders. Discusses special considerations for vegan athletes. This excellent book provides a useful overview of sports nutrition and how a vegan athlete can reach high performances. The chapters of this book are Vegan Roots, Perspectives on Vegan health, Plant Protein, Big fat Lies, the Two Faces of Carbohydrates, Prospecting for Minerals, Vitamins for Vegan Vigor, Phytochemicals, The Vegan Food Guide, Building Vegan Dynamos, Growing Vegans, Overweight, Eating Disorders, Underweight, The Vegan Athlete and Vegan Diplomacy. Brenda Davis is Chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. Vesanto Melina is a coordinator of the vegetarian section of the Manual of Clinical Dietetics, a joint project of the American Diete3tic Association and Dietitians of Canada, and coauthor of Cooking Vegetarian. Both Brenda and Vesanto are registered dietitians and coauthors of the best seller, Becoming Vegetarian. |
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