Never Too Late to Go Vegan: The Over-50 Guide to Adopting and Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (849 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1615190988 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Its nutritional know-how comes from science, not opinion. Barnard, MD, author of Power Foods for the Brain and director of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine “What a wonderful book! If you want to be healthy, and to make choices that bring your compassion to life, this is your guide. Simply put, this is an indispensable resource. It is incredibly informative and absolutely delightful from beginning to end.” —Brenda Davis, RD, and Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, coauthors of Becoming Vegan, Becoming Vegetarian, and Becoming Raw “What a terrific guide! Three wise women tell us everything we need to know to be happy, healthy vegans. “The authors cheer readers forward, encouraging dietary change at a comfortable pace a good primer for those dipping their toes into a vegan dietReaders seeking practical, well-researched informa
If you're 50 or over and thinking (or already committed to!) a vegan diet and lifestyle that will benefit your health, animals, and the planet, look no further than this essential all-in-one resource. Authors Carol J. Adams, Patti Breitman, and Virginia Messina bring 75 years of vegan experience to this book to address the unique concerns of those coming to veganism later in life, with guidance on: • The nutritional needs that change with aging• How your diet choices can reduce your odds of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions• Easy step
They convinced me! Brian I am in my late 50s. I had tried to become vegan several times in the past, because of my love for animals. I was just never able to do it.This book got me over the hump. I am now a very happy fledgling vegan. I feel no deprivation whatsoever. My desire for animal foods is fading FAST. The book helped me realize that there are great-tasting vegan versions of practically anything. And if feels so good to be finally living consistent with my convictions.The book is extremely informative as well as inspirational. It's worth the price just to learn . Not Vegan, But Loved the Book Deborah Carroll, Author I bought the book to learn more about the choice to be vegan. While I'm not ready to make that jump just yet, the book was a eye opener on so many levels. It's not simply a list of reasons to be vegan, it offers a comprehensive summary of the ways in which the use of animals and animal products in our foods and our clothing impacts the environment. While I expected that but still found it fascinating, a pleasant surprise was the wealth of nutritional knowledge included. Learning about how my specific food choices directlyaffect my body was terri. Just the right mix of science and the personal touch Vegan One This is the book that made me commit to veganism after 40 years of flirting with it. I've been a vegetarian, and mostly "vegan-ish" since I was 18, but it's taken me all that time to actually let go of some of my craves, like dairy and conventional baked goods.I loved the entire book, but one feature I especially enjoyed was 'Our Vegan Lives' when Ginny, Carol and Patti answered specific questions like: 'What's in our fridges', 'What's in our vegan homes', 'Tips that helped us become vegan', etc. This book is the one written for my generation wi