The Vegetarian Low Carb Diet

by Rose Elliot

Finally, the diet vegetarians have been waiting for. Have you been feeling left out lately? Many is the vegetarian or vegan who has watched their meat-eating friends with envy as they followed the Atkins diet and the pounds dropped off. There's no doubt about it: a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet really does work. But what about vegetarians and vegans? Is it possible to follow a high-protein diet without the fry-ups or the meat? And can it really be a healthy way of life? The answer to all these questions is a resounding 'yes'. Top vegetarian cookery writer Rose Elliot has devised an easy to follow, meat-free answer to the Atkins diet. Scientifically formulated to make your metabolism stop burning carbs and start burning fat, her diet helps you to lose weight and make carb cravings, mood swings and energy lows a thing of the past. With over 80 delicious, mouth-watering recipes, top tips for losing weight and staying slim, carbohydrate counters, menu plans and an explanation of why the diet works, this is the must-have book for any vegetarian or vegan who wants to lose weight.

Genres: Nonfiction, Diets, Reference, Health

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2005

About the author

Rose Elliot is a British vegetarian cookery writer. She has written 55 books on vegetarian cookery, which have sold three million copies all around the world. Her first book, Simply Delicious, was published in 1967. Her latest cookery book, The Best Of Rose Elliot: The Ultimate Vegetarian Collection was published by Mitchell Beazley in 2014. She is patron of the Vegetarian Society, VIVA (Vegetarian International Voice for Animals) and The Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation. She also supports Compassion In World Farming, and OXFAM for whom she has written three best-selling books to raise funds. In 1999 she was awarded the MBE for services to vegetarian cookery. She lives in Hampshire and in London, and is a member of MENSA.

Reviews

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting book that seems to fit in with the low carb ideals (although for me I wouldn't be able to eat everything she suggests as I have a nut allergy and a lot of the bread subs have almonds in them) but some of the recipes are worth trying out and the general idea seems good! (I would be interested to find out if there is an updated version as I am sure that some of the things she says you need to order from abroad are now available.)

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! I found that I'm much more aware of what I'm putting into my body after reading this and it gave me a completely different perspective on semi-vegetarian eating. Because the author is encouraging and not overly strict, I've been able to adapt the recipes to suit my partner's and my own tastes. Overall I think it's a very helpful book, and it has inspired much creativity in my kitchen!

[Maja · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fairly good cookbook, with simple-to-follow recipes. Many of the dishes can be made with easily accessible food. I wish there were more "exotic" dishes, though, but my overall impression is positive.

[Kate Sommerville · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple to read and well organised.

The recipes are tasty and easy to get ingredients for, and easy to cook. One of my favourites is the tofu cacciatore.

Great for one person cooking as well

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for those veggies who want to focus on eating healthy instead of just filling up on carbs. A great weight loss guide for veggies.

[Emily · Rating 1 out of 5]

The recipes are too weird for me.. I was looking for more simple diet but this ain't it. I'm sure some people love this book- just not my thing.

[Daniela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Seems decent, trying it out. The recipes are great either way