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Vegan for Life (Revised)

Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy on a Plant-Based Diet
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Vegan for Life (Revised) by Jack Norris and Virginia Messina is a comprehensive guide to thriving on a vegan diet. This updated edition offers practical advice for both new and seasoned vegans, covering nutrition essentials such as calcium, protein, supplements, and navigating organics, processed foods, and raw foods. The book includes a new chapter on weight management, the latest on sports nutrition and muscle mass, as well as easy-to-follow food guides, menus, and pantry lists. It also features a six-step transition plan and guidance on meeting nutrient needs at every life stage.
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This book is ideal for aspiring and long-term vegans seeking reliable information on optimal plant-based nutrition, including individuals interested in weight management, sports nutrition, and preventing chronic diseases through diet.

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The comprehensive guide for optimal plant-based nutrition at every stage of life, now completely updated

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Are you considering going vegan, but not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition.

Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the 'real deal' about organics, processed foods, raw foods, and more.

Now, ten years since its original publication, the book has been completely revised and updated, with:

  • A brand-new chapter on vegan eating for weight management
  • Guidance on eating to prevent chronic disease
  • The latest findings on sports nutrition and muscle mass
  • Easy-to-follow vegan food guides, menus, and pantry lists

Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting calorie and nutrient needs during every stage of life, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike.

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While specific reviews for this edition are unavailable, endorsements of the authors' work praise their clear, insightful, and meticulously researched guidance on vegan nutrition, highlighting the book's value as a trusted companion on the vegan journey.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780738285863

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Lifelong

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Jack Norris, RD, is a vegan dietitian, the cofounder and executive director of Vegan Outreach, and has been elected to the Animal Rights Hall of Fame. He is a widely-sought speaker on vegan nutrition. jacknorrisRD.comVirginia Messina, MPH, RD, writes about vegan and vegetarianism for both consumers and health professionals and serves on the advisory boards of One Step for Animals, the Vegan Trade Council, Oldways Vegetarian Network, Better Eating International, and True Health Initiative. theveganrd.com

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