Book description
Practical ways to explore and adapt a vegetarian lifestyle
Are you considering a vegetarian diet for yourself or your family?
Wondering if it's safe and how you'll get the right amount of
nutrients? This authoritative guide has all the answers you need about
living vegetarian, featuring healthful advice as well as delicious
dishes involving vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy.
Inside you'll find expert advice on adopting a vegetarian lifestyle,
from creating a vegetarian shopping list and understanding the
nutritional aspects of vegetarian eating, to using the right cooking
supplies to vegetarian etiquette, eating out, and converting a
kitchen-and your family's mindset-away from meat. You'll discover how
to make it work when you're the only member of the house who is
vegetarian, as well as how to support a family member, including a child.
- Provides the latest information on vegetarian diets as they
relate to health, the environment, and other areas of our lives
- Includes tips for gradually reducing your meat intake
- Explains the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle
- Offers dozens of new recipes designed to ease the transition
from omnivore to vegetarian
Whether you're a long-time vegetarian or just starting out, Living
Vegetarian For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your guide to evaluating
and enjoying a meat-free lifestyle.
Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RD, a vegetarian for more than 30
years, is a registered and licensed dietitian, an editorial board
member for Vegetarian Times magazine, and a nationally recognized
author on issues relating to food, nutrition, and health policy. She
is also a clinical associate professor at the University of North
Carolina's Gillings School of Public Health.
