Vegan Nutrition

As John Lewis, aka “The Badass Vegan,” says, when most people meet him, vegan isn’t the first word that comes to mind. He’s six-foot-six, African American, with the build of a guy who played Division I college basketball. Not bad for someone who hasn’t had any animal protein in 15 years.

Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina explore the health benefits of vegan diets compared to other dietary choices; explain protein and amino acid requirements at various stages of life; describe fats and essential fatty acids and their value in plant-based diets; investigate carbohydrate facts and fallacies; reveal the truth about wheat, gluten, and grains; pinpoint where to obtain calcium, iron, zinc, and other minerals without animal products; clarify the importance of obtaining vitamin B12; and show how to attain optimal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.

Tabitha Brown's path to stardom was a long and winding one. For years she pursued acting while raising a family and dealing with undiagnosed chronic autoimmune pain. Before she became vegan, her condition made her believe she wouldn't live to see forty. Now she's one of the most popular personalities in the world, with millions of followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook whom she inspires to live and eat well with her blend of homespun wisdom and delicious home cooking. With her relatable personality and health struggles, Tabitha connects with a good story and gentle hand.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, the “Joyful Vegan,” has guided countless individuals through the process of becoming vegan. In The Joyful Vegan, she shares her insights into why some people stay vegan and others don’t. Understanding that the food is the easy part of being vegan, Colleen turns her attention to what she believes is the most challenging - dealing with the social, cultural, and emotional aspects: being asked to defend your eating choices, living with the awareness of animal suffering, feeling the pressure to be perfect, and experiencing guilt, remorse, and anger.

Eat Real to Heal shows you how to create and follow a meal plan that utilizes nutritious, vegan recipes, made with pure and organic ingredients, that are quick, easy, and delicious! Also, learn about juicing, managing stress, detoxifying your home, breathing exercises, and yoga that connect you with your body, and the Gerson Therapy. 

Did you know that if you adopt a vegan diet you can enjoy better sex? Save money? Have glowing skin? You can ward off Alzheimer’s, Type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other metabolic diseases. Those are just some of the 72 reasons we should all be vegan, as compiled and persuasively argued by Gene Stone and Kathy Freston, two of the leading voices in the ever-growing movement to eat a plant-based diet. While plenty of books tell you how to go vegan, 72 Reasons to Be Vegan is the book that tells you why.

Certified mindfulness meditation facilitator, award-winning health educator, and longtime vegan advocate Lani Muelrath teaches you how to practice mindfulness and reveals how it can bring freedom and a new joy to your eating - and living - experience. Backed by extensive research, with step-by-step instructions, personal stories, positivity, humor, and a handful of delicious recipes, The Mindful Vegan will help you emancipate yourself from the stranglehold that mindless and compulsive eating have on your weight, health, food choices, and, most of all, peace of mind.

Physician and biochemist Cate Shanahan, MD, examined diets around the world known to help people live longer, healthier lives - diets like the Mediterranean, Okinawa, and Blue Zone - and identified the four common nutritional habits, developed over millennia, that unfailingly produce strong, healthy, intelligent children and active, vital elders generation after generation. These four nutritional strategies - fresh food, fermented and sprouted foods, meat cooked on the bone, and organ meats - form the basis of the Human Diet.

What if there was a way of eating that may help us live healthier for longer and protect the future of our planet, too? The good news is that evidence now shows a plant-based diet may offer us exactly that – and straight-talking nutritionist Simon Hill has done the hard work translating the science into actionable advice for everyday life. Before transitioning to a plant-based diet Simon held many of the common misconceptions.

Whether you're considering going vegan or just want to learn more about plant-based nutrition, Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal healthy eating. 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 soy.

Packed with real-life stories from other imperfect vegans, evidence-based research, and advice to support your plant-based transition, The Imperfect Vegan is an easy-to-understand, relatable guide for how you can be part of the change, and help secure the future of our planet.

Vegan Protein for Bodybuilders: Embark on an empowering journey through the world of vegan bodybuilding with this comprehensive guide designed to help you navigate the challenges and triumphs of building muscle on a plant-based diet. Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to transition to veganism or a vegan eager to amplify your bodybuilding efforts, this book is your ultimate companion. Dive deep into tailored advice on how to optimize your protein intake with vegan sources, master the art of meal planning and preparation, and understand the crucial role of supplements like BCAAs, ...

There is no better way to kick-start your transformative journey than to embrace the vegan revolution and rely on it to power your athletic and bodybuilding goals. Whether you are new or old to veganism or bodybuilding, this book will help you find your way to reaching your goals.

Whether you are seeing a doctor, a nutritionist, or a trainer, all of them advise eating more protein. Foods, drinks, and supplements are loaded with extra protein. Many people use protein for weight control while others believe it gives them more energy. Now, weight loss expert Dr. Garth Davis asks, "Is all this protein making us healthier?" The answer, he emphatically argues, is no.

By now you know that going vegan is the best thing you can do today to quickly improve your health and well-being. "Easy Vegan Weight Loss: Plant-Based Eating for Health" teaches you how to get started on a vegan diet, provides budget friendly meal ideas, and tells the inconvenient truth about the health risks associated with eating meat and dairy. Whether you're suffering with a chronic health condition or simply tired of roller-coaster dieting this book is for you. It's not about temporary dieting. It's about making a lifestyle change that will permanently improve the state of your health...

Embark on an exciting journey to the heart of plant-based decadence with "Vegan Cheese Making," the eBook companion for the modern gourmand who cherishes a sense of adventure and the delicious flavor of traditional cheese but is eager to explore the territory of satisfying, dairy-free alternatives. Through 33 tantalizing chapters, you'll gain comprehensive insight into the refined art and science of vegan cheese making. Opening your culinary vista with an introduction to veganism and dairy-free living, this groundbreaking book will quickly transition you into the captivating world of cheese...

It is a huge misconception that veganism and building muscle are mutually exclusive. Society has taught us to believe that eating meat is correlated with being “macho” and you need it to build great muscle. Well that unfortunately might be a stereotype, but it is not a fact. When you have a plan and adjust accordingly, than getting great results on a vegan bodybuilding diet is just as easy as it would be with any other plan.

When it comes to reducing animal suffering, many people aren’t sure where to start or which options are most beneficial. Charitable donations? Volunteer work? Dining at vegan restaurants? Meatless Mondays? The truth is that you have far more power than you think to make a real difference.

Leading medical authority Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, shows you how to put the power of a vegan diet to work with an easy, step-by-step approach.

If you’re feeling frustrated or scared based on a PCOS diagnosis or symptoms you’re experiencing, take comfort in knowing that a change in the way you eat has been shown to significantly improve common symptoms associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome and has often helped restore fertility to those afflicted with the condition. Recent studies have found associations with a variety of macronutrients, supplements, and foods that can positively and negatively affect your PCOS symptoms.