Living Vegetarian for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Suzanne M Babich (Paperback)

About the Book

"Vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, whatever--you'll love your new, healthier diet...Whether you're going totally meatless or just eating less meat, Living Vegetarian For Dummies is your source for practical info and advice on embracing the veg-head lifestyle. Lose weight, lower your cholesterol, reduce your carbon footprint, decrease your risk of heart disease and certain cancers--it's all possible when you turn to plants instead of animals to fuel you. We've got pro tips on planning meals, ordering at restaurants, and balancing your dietary needs. Plus, recipes so delicious you'll wonder why you ever thought you needed meat in the first place. Discover the health and environmental benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. Transition away from a meat-centered diet with easy recipes and meal plans. Find plant-based alternatives to your favorite meat products. Get tips for navigating menus while eating out and replacing meat in your daily routine. Living Vegetarian For Dummies is for anyone who wants to learn more about what it means to be mostly or completely vegetarian. We make it easy to transition, with this fun and straightforward guide." --

Book Synopsis

Vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, whatever--you'll love your new, healthier diet

Whether you're going totally meatless or just eating less meat, Living Vegetarian For Dummies is your source for practical info and advice on embracing the veg-head lifestyle. Lose weight, lower your cholesterol, reduce your carbon footprint, decrease your risk of heart disease and certain cancers--it's all possible when you turn to plants instead of animals to fuel you. We've got pro tips on planning meals, ordering at restaurants, and balancing your dietary needs. Plus, recipes so delicious you'll wonder why you ever thought you needed meat in the first place.

• Discover the health and environmental benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle
• Transition away from a meat-centered diet with easy recipes and meal plans
• Find plant-based alternatives to your favorite meat products
• Get tips for navigating menus while eating out and replacing meat in your daily routine

Living Vegetarian For Dummies is for anyone who wants to learn more about what it means to be mostly or completely vegetarian. We make it easy to transition, with this fun and straightforward guide.

From the Back Cover

Go meat-free, for yourself and for the planet

Millions are kicking the meat habit, and with good reason. Living Vegetarian For Dummies shows you how to improve your health and eat a more sustainable diet by reducing or eliminating meat--without sacrificing good nutrition. You'll learn how to shop for vegetarian ingredients, build balanced meals, and cook recipes everyone will love. And if you're the only veg-head around, you'll even find tips for getting along with your carnivorous comrades. Who needs meat when you have this delightful Dummies guide?

Inside...

• Reasons to stop eating meat
• Nutrition facts for living a healthy vegetarian lifestyle
• Tips for making the switch
• Great recipes for every meal
• Eating vegetarian when you're a guest or at a restaurant
• Raising vegetarian kids

About the Author

Suzanne M. Babich, DrPH, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and Professor and Associate Dean of Global Health at the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health in Indianapolis. She holds a doctorate in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A former newspaper columnist, she is the author of 14 diet and health books and more than 600 newspaper columns and magazine articles translating research into practical advice for the public.