The Complete Idiot S Guide To Being Vegetarian 3rd Edition

Time to veg out! This updated and revised guide to the joys of vegetarianism features—for the first time—75 delicious recipes! You will learn how to prepare and savor main dishes and sides, smoothies, breakfasts, snacks, and more. A great introduction to the vegetarian lifestyle, this edition has tips on changing eating habits as painlessly as possible and covers the health and psychological aspects of going “veg.”

Time to veg out! This updated and revised guide to the joys of vegetarianism features?for the first time?75 delicious recipes! You will learn how to prepare and savor main dishes and sides, smoothies, breakfasts, snacks, and more. A great introduction to the vegetarian lifestyle, this edition has tips on changing eating habits as painlessly as possible and covers the health and psychological aspects of going ?veg.?

You're no idiot, of course. And you know exactly what it means to be a vegetarian--that you don't eat meat. It's that simple, right? Well then what is a lacto ovo vegetarian? Where do people fall who skip on beef and pork, but still eat fish and perhasp even the occasional piece of chicken? Even a food-savvy person could easily be confused by all of the distinctions. And what do each of them mean as a lifestyle choice? The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being Vegetarian is a complete guide-book to all of the ins and outs of a vegetarian lifestyle, whatever kind you decide to be. This book is a fascinating read for anyone considering making the switch as well as those interested in learning how to accommodate a vegetarian friend or family member. You'll learn everything from a nutritional standpoint, as well as a social stand-point, including what do I do when my date takes me to a steakhouse? In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get:

The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year. A growing number of physicians advocate a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Plant-Based Nutrition, readers will find: ? Where to get nutrients that others get from meat and dairy. ? How to avoid the vegan pitfall of overfed but undernourished. ? How to spot hidden animal ingredients in packaged foods. ? Tips for eating at restaurants. ? Special considerations for children and seniors.

Vegan cooking is often associated with being healthy, but it’s not always low in fat. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Low-Fat Vegan Cooking brings a fresh and delicious approach to the vegan kitchen, but minus so much of the fat that can often be added to make vegan dishes more flavorful. The vegan chef will open readers up to a universe of fantastic, 100% vegan recipes that offer the added benefit of being low in fat and lower in calories. Readers will be able to craft menus and discover recipes that go from variations on everyday comfort foods to delicious, nutrient-dense dishes that offer maximum nutritional benefit.