Features
Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: For Dummies March 27, 2001
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764563351
ISBN-13: 978-0764563355
Product Dimensions:
9.1 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Book Description
Before you arrived at the restaurant, your friends all ordered a large pizza—half pepperoni, half sausage. As the solo vegetarian, you discreetly add a small cheese pizza to the order—with peppers and onions, of course! Welcome to the world of a vegetarian in an otherwise carnivorous population. Vegetarianism has found itself growing in popularity, whether for religious, health, moral, or many other reasons. Still, it’s not uncommon to be the minority in a large group of people based on your vegetarian lifestyle. Going to a restaurant, a dinner party, traveling, and holidays (think: tofurkey!) can often be a challenge for many vegetarians. Being Vegetarian For Dummies helps you choose the vegetarian lifestyle that is right for you, whether you’re a vegetarian in the making or if you’ve been a vegetarian for years . With the helpful advice this guide provides, you’ll:
- Discover the vegetarian food guide pyramid
- Figure out true benefits of vegetarianism
- Find out how to reinvent your favorite recipes
- Learn how to arrange for vegetarian foods at wedding, banquets, and other social events
Best of all, Being Vegetarian For Dummies tackles head-on some of the most common questions that vegetarians often face when someone learns of their dietary lifestyle. Aren’t you lacking a ton of vitamins and minerals? What exactly do you eat? Don’t you get tired of salads? Isn’t it dangerous to be vegetarian when you’re pregnant? The list goes on—mainly because most people don’t have a clear understanding of what being a vegetarian really entails. Being Vegetarian For Dummies offers you all you need to know to make smart, healthy choices, and also covers:
- Deciding whether to switch to vegetarianism overnight or gradually
- Finding vegetarian sources of protein
- Ensuring that you have a healthy vegetarian pregnancy
- Vegetarian diets for children and teens
- Understanding what’s really in your food and other products
Being Vegetarian For Dummies definitely promises that you won’t be eating grilled cheese sandwiches for the rest of your life.
Back Cover Copy
"Informative, entertaining, and right on target." John Robbins, author, Diet for a New America and The Food Revolution Great advice and nutrition information for a vegetarian lifestyle
Enjoy all the benefits of a vegetarian diet. Now it's even easier to go meatless! If you're a vegetarian in the making, what should you know to do it right? This book shares practical tips for switching to a meat-free diet and for making healthful food choices — at home, at restaurants, or while traveling — to get the nutrients you need and to enjoy your meals.
Discover how to: Choose the vegetarian lifestyle right for you Adapt your diet if you're an athlete or pregnant Get the protein and other nutrients you need Shop for a vegetarian kitchen Create new traditions for holiday meals
The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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Reader Reviews
I have wanted to be a vegetarian for 30 years. And I'm still not a vegetarian. I have looked at so many "how-to-be" a vegetarian books over the years. None of them were really any good. This one is. Please allow me to summarize. The book has everything you need. But let us get to the point. In chapter four, you will be asked to assess a strategy. There are two approaches and about 1,000 variations in between. The first is the "Overnight Approach". And we all know what that is. Then there is the "Gradual Approach". You plan a stategy based on the advantages and disadvantages that she outlines. I thought that the "Overnight Approach" was bad for your health or dangerous. I know that Rudoloph Ballantine says so in "Transition to Vegetarianism." And I believe that other books have said so. But she says that it's okay. It's basically how fast you want to go. Now we go to chapter 10 where the real changes are made. You will have to throw a lot of stuff out of your kitchen. You will have to streamline your equipment. Buy staples (foods without meat). There is a terrific checklist of what to buy at the store. The other chapters are mainly on the problems that you will encounter. Entertaining, vitamins, traveling. I could be a vegetarian tonight! I just wouldn't be very happy because I haven't prepared. I have tried my best to help you make a decision on buying this book. Thank you.
