Living Vegetarian For Dummies
2. Auflage November 2022
432 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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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.
Part 1: Being Vegetarian: What It's All About 7
Chapter 1: Vegetarianism 101: Starting with the Basics 9
Chapter 2: Vegetarians Are Sprouting Up All Over: Why Meatless Makes Sense 25
Chapter 3: Nutrition Know-How for Living Vegetarian 39
Chapter 4: Supplement Smarts 65
Chapter 5: Making the Transition to Meat-Free 81
Part 2: Planning and Preparing Your Vegetarian Kitchen 97
Chapter 6: Getting Familiar with Common Vegetarian Ingredients 99
Chapter 7: Shopping and Stocking Your Vegetarian Pantry 117
Chapter 8: Cooking Tools and Techniques 139
Part 3: Meals Made Easy: Recipes for Everyone 165
Chapter 9: Beyond Cereal and Toast: Whipping Up Breakfast Basics 167
Chapter 10: Serving Simple Starters 187
Chapter 11: Enjoying Easy Soups, Salads, and Sides 205
Chapter 12: Making Meatless Main Dishes 219
Chapter 13: Baking Easy Breads and Rolls 239
Chapter 14: Dishing Out Delicious Desserts 249
Chapter 15: Celebrating the Holidays, Vegetarian-Style 265
Part 4: Living -- and Loving -- the Vegetarian Lifestyle 275
Chapter 16: Getting Along When You're the Only Vegetarian in the House 277
Chapter 17: Vegetarian Etiquette in a Nonvegetarian World 285
Chapter 18: Eating in Restaurants and Other Venues 299
Part 5: Living Vegetarian for a Lifetime 313
Chapter 19: When You're Expecting: Managing Your Vegetarian Pregnancy 315
Chapter 20: Raising Your Vegetarian Baby 327
Chapter 21: Meatless Meals for Children and Teens 337
Chapter 22: Aging Healthfully: Vegetarian Lifestyles for Adults of All Ages 353
Part 6: The Part of Tens 367
Chapter 23: Ten Sound Reasons for Going Vegetarian 369
Chapter 24: Ten Simple Substitutes for Vegetarian Dishes 375
Chapter 25: Ten Vegetarian Lunchbox Ideas 381
Chapter 26: Ten Vegetarian Dinner Menus 387
Index 393
