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Becoming Vegan: The Complete Reference on Plant-Based Nutrition
The authors Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina explore the health benefits of vegan diets compared to other dietary choices, the protein and amino acid requirements at various stages of life, talk about fats and essential fatty acids and their value in plant-based diets, investigate carbohydrate facts and fallacies, tell the truth about wheat, gluten and also grains; pinpoint where to obtain calcium, iron zinc and other important minerals without animal products, clarify the importance of obtaining vitamin B12 and show how to attain optimal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
Nutritional guidelines are provided for people of all ages. A section is devoted on how to achieve and maintain healthy weights and exceptional fitness on a vegan diet. Numerous tables and graphs illustrate each section. Equally beneficial are the sample menus designed for people of various caloric needs.
About the Authors
Registered dietitian Brenda Davis is a leader in her field, an internationally acclaimed speaker, a past chairperson of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Vesanto Melina, a registered dietitian, has taught nutrition at the University of British Columbia and Bastyr University in Seattle. She coauthored the joint position paper on vegetarian diets for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) and Dietitians of Canada, and is currently a consultant to the government of British Columbia.
Nutritional guidelines are provided for people of all ages. A section is devoted on how to achieve and maintain healthy weights and exceptional fitness on a vegan diet. Numerous tables and graphs illustrate each section. Equally beneficial are the sample menus designed for people of various caloric needs.
About the Authors
Registered dietitian Brenda Davis is a leader in her field, an internationally acclaimed speaker, a past chairperson of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Vesanto Melina, a registered dietitian, has taught nutrition at the University of British Columbia and Bastyr University in Seattle. She coauthored the joint position paper on vegetarian diets for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) and Dietitians of Canada, and is currently a consultant to the government of British Columbia.
611 pages, Paperback
Published August 15, 2014
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April 5, 2020
Best book on vegan nutrition.
June 17, 2021
When I first began my journey as a dietary vegan years ago, I tried to read up on the subject. Much of what I read was more philosophical. Sure, I feel good about doing my small part for the environment, but truthfully my main motivation was for health reasons.
The book Becoming Vegan was extremely informative. Even though I've been eating a strict vegan diet for some time already, the information provided in this book was tremendously helpful. I have a lot more confidence in my diet now.
The main push for me to become a dietary vegan was spending a week with a vegan. It was then that I realized how doable it was. I am forever grateful.
The book Becoming Vegan was extremely informative. Even though I've been eating a strict vegan diet for some time already, the information provided in this book was tremendously helpful. I have a lot more confidence in my diet now.
The main push for me to become a dietary vegan was spending a week with a vegan. It was then that I realized how doable it was. I am forever grateful.
December 24, 2023
Very thorough, bible for vegan eating, great reference to go back to when questions arise.
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