Living
Vegetarian for Dummies
by Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RD
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Living
Vegetarian for Dummies has all the answers you
need about living vegetarian, featuring healthful
advice as well as delicious dishes involving vegetables,
fruits, grains, and dairy.
You'll
find expert advice on adopting a vegetarian lifestyle,
from creating a vegetarian shopping list and understanding
the nutritional aspects of vegetarian eating, to using
the right cooking supplies to vegetarian etiquette,
eating out, and converting a kitchen-and your family's
mindset-away from meat. You'll discover how to make
it work when you're the only member of the house who
is vegetarian, as well as how to support a family
member, including a child.
Whether you're a long-time vegetarian or just starting
out, Living Vegetarian For Dummies, 2nd Edition
is your guide to evaluating and enjoying a meat-free
lifestyle.
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From
the back cover:
Your
practical guide to a healthy vegetarian lifestyle
Are you considering becoming a vegetarian? This comprehensive
guide gives you all the expert advice you need to make the
transition smooth, healthy, and happy for yourself and your
family. Living Vegetarian for Dummies covers everything
from converting your kitchen to a meat-free space to following
basic vegetarian etiquette.
• Defining vegetarianism -- the how
and why of vegetarian living, benefits for you and the planet,
proper nutritional guidance, and ways to make the transition
• Playing the name game -- easy-to-understand
explanations of lacto ovo vegetarianism, veganism, flexitarianism,
and more
• Equipping a vegetarian kitchen
-- information on common ingredients, how to keep your shopping
costs low, and cooking tools and techniques
• Cooking vegetarian -- dozens of
tasty recipes the whole family will enjoy, from soups, salads,
and sides to hearty main dishes
• Living vegetarian for life -- tips
for moving through life while living and eating among meat
eaters, dating nonvegetarians, managing pregnancy, and aging
healthfully
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Replacing meat and meat byproducts -- suggestions
for using vegetarian substitutes and replacement ingredients
in place of meat in your favorite traditional recipes.
From
the book:
Contents
at a Glance
Foreword
Introduction
Part
I: Being Vegetarian: What It's All About
Chapter
1: Vegetarianism 101: Starting with the Basics
Chapter 2: Vegetarians Are Sprouting Up All Over: Why Meatless
Makes Sense
Chapter 3: Nutrition Know-How for Living Vegetarian
Chapter 4: Supplement Savvy
Chapter 5: Making the Transition to Meat-Free
Part
II: Planning and Preparing Your Vegetarian Kitchen
Chapter 6: Getting Familiar with Common Vegetarian Ingredients
Chapter 7: Shopping and Stocking Your Vegetarian Pantry
Chapter 8: Cooking Tools and Techniques
Part
III: Meals Made Easy: Recipes for Everyone
Chapter 9: Beyond Cereal and Toast: Whipping Up Breakfast
Basics
Chapter 10: Serving Simple Starters
Chapter 11: Enjoying Easy Soups, Salads, and Sides
Chapter 12: Making Meatless Main Dishes
Chapter 13: Baking Easy Breads and Rolls
Chapter 14: Dishing Out Delicious Desserts
Chapter 15: Celebrating the Holidays, Vegetarian-Style
Part
IV: Living -- and Loving -- the Vegetarian Lifestyle
Chapter 16: Getting Along When You're the Only Vegetarian
in the House
Chapter 17: Vegetarian Etiquette in a Nonvegetarian World
Chapter 18: Dining Away from Home in Restaurants and Other
Venues
Part
V: Living Vegetarian for a Lifetime
Chapter 19: When You're Expecting: Managing Your Vegetarian
Pregnancy
Chapter 20: Raising Your Vegetarian Baby
Chapter 21: Meatless Meals for Children and Teens
Chapter 22: Aging Healthfully: Vegetarian Lifestyles for
Adults of All Ages
Part
VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 23: Ten Sound Reasons for Going Vegetarian
Chapter 24: Ten Simple Substitutions for Vegetarian Dishes
Chapter 25: Ten Vegetarian Lunchbox Ideas
Index
