Becoming Vegan

The Complete Reference to Plant-Based Nutrition

150 pages of references, the book answers every possible question you might have about a plant-based diet.

“Internationally acclaimed dietitians Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina specifically designed this fully referenced, comprehensive edition to meet the needs of health professionals, academic librarians, and curriculum developers as well as lay readers with a deep interest in nutrition.

The authors:

explore the health benefits of vegan diets compared to other dietary choices;
explain protein and amino acid requirements at various stages of life;
describe fats and essential fatty acids and their value in plant-based diets;
investigate carbohydrate facts and fallacies;
reveal the truth about wheat, gluten, and grains;
pinpoint where to obtain calcium, iron, zinc and other minerals without animal products;
clarify the importance of obtaining vitamin B12;
and show how to attain optimal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.

Becoming Vegan

The Complete Reference to Plant-Based Nutrition

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