Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Beginner's Guide - by Vegetarian Times Magazine (Paperback)

About the Book

Surveys have shown that the number of vegetarians in America is on the rise and the numbers of part-time vegetarians (people who eat meatless meals a few times a week) are even greater. This guide is written in a friendly tone to welcome and encourage prospective vegetarians and, although not a cookbook, features 50 recipes and two weeks of menus to help beginning vegetarians get started. 30 line drawings.

Book Synopsis

Is there one book that can answer all of my questions about becoming a vegetarian? Yes, Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Beginner's Guide is the only book written for beginner vegetarians or anyone just thinking about becoming one. It's packed with information written by the editors of Vegetarian Times, the leading authorities on the subject. Below are just a few of the hundreds of questions this handy book will answer. Will I get enough protein if I don't eat meat? Do I have to eat salad every day? How does a vegetarian diet help to prevent disease? If I'm pregnant, is it safe to be a vegetarian? Will my vegetarian children get the nutrients they need from a meatless diet?

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Vegetarian times Vegetarian Beginner's Guide

Is there one book that can answer all of my questions about becoming a vegetarian?

Yes, Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Beginner's Guide is the only book written for beginner vegetarians or anyone just thinking about becoming one. It's packed with information written by the editors of Vegetarian Times, the leading authorities on the subject. Below are just a few of the hundreds of questions this handy book will answer.

Will I get enough protein if I don't eat meat?

Yes, research shows that vegetarians get more than enough protein. A vegetarian diet is also naturally low in fat and fortified with carbohydrates, fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients.

Do I have to eat salad every day?

A resounding NO. In fact, once meat is removed from your dinner plate, you're open to a world of new flavors. Thirty-six delicious recipes and a dozen menus will help you get started.

How does a vegetarian diet help to prevent disease?

Your odds of preventing heart disease, high blood pressure, and even cancer are all increased by eating a proper diet, and a vegetarian diet is a big step toward improving those odds.

If I'm pregnant, is it safe to be a vegetarian?

Yes. In fact, a proper vegetarian diet is a better source of vitamin A and calcium, two important nutrients for your baby's development.

Will my vegetarian children get the nutrients they need from a meatless diet?

Yes, and numerous health organizations have published papers supporting a meatless diet for children, including the American Academy of Pediatrics.