veganism

Hans-Peter, who enjoys working in his family's Chicago delicatessen, applies for admission to the prestigious Peshtigo School that his cousin Freddie, a vegan and outspoken animal rights activist, attends.

A guide to veganism and being vegan in the early twenty-first century, providing tips and advice to become, survive, and thrive as a vegan in a non-vegan world, and discussing how to explain the choice of becoming vegan to family and friends, how to survive restaurants and grocery stores, and ways to respond to common questions about living with a vegan diet.

Explains how to feed children a nutritious vegan diet, with recipes, information on the benefits of vegan eating, and tips on getting kids to eat and enjoy vegan meals that will give them the nutrition they need.

Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegan diet.

A guide to transitioning to veganism that discusses common myths; provides tips on shopping, reading labels, and preparing meals; offers strategies for eating out, traveling, and hosting parties; and includes more than one hundred recipes, serving suggestions, and menu ideas.

Discusses the different motivations and special nutritional needs of vegans, the different kinds of vegetarianism, and ways to change to a vegan diet.

"Are you considering going vegan, but you're not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the "real deal" about soy. Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike, complete with an easy-to-use food chart, tasty substitutions, sample menus, and expansive resources"--.