vegetarianism

Owing to a school project, nine-year-old Aldo decides to give up eating meat.

Discusses the reasons for vegetarianism, the different types of vegetarian diets, and why modern meat-raising techniques are causing many Americans to change their diets. Also offers alternative protein rich recipes.

Explores issues associated with being a vegetarian, including health and diet, environment and economics, and religion.

Provides an overview of vegetarianism, looks at some of the reasons why people choose to be vegetarians, discusses the growing trend toward vegetarianism, examines the health benefits of plant-based eating, and offers tips on how to get started on the vegetarian lifestyle.

Examines various philosophical topics related to vegetarianism and eating habits in general, chronicling the author's struggle, as he approaches fatherhood, with how to make dietary choices on a child's behalf, and analyzes various aspects of folklore, culture, tradition, and myth that help people justify eating habits.

Explains philosophical, practical, and nutritional aspects of vegetarianism, a term which had nothing to do with vegetables when coined in the 1840's. Includes more than 50 meatless recipes.

Argues that since eating whole, plant-based foods causes an infinite amount of possible biological consequences, current nutritional research that focuses on single chemicals is inadequate; and examines why eating habits have not changed despite the changes in nutrition science.

Owing to a school project, eight-year-old Aldo decides to give up eating meat.

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.

Examines vegetarianism in the United States, discussing the vegan community's businesses, organizations, events, scholarship, and influence on the arts.