Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore, getting your nutrition
from plant-based foods is one of the best things you can do for your
health--and it's easier than you might think!
The science confirms that a diet rich in whole, plant-based foods can
help your body thrive. In fact, a growing number of physicians advocate
a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from
diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In this all new edition, leading
plant-based dietician, Julieanna Hever, and Ray Cronise, the mastermind
behind magician Penn Jillette's 100-pound weight loss transformation,
team up to give you everything you need to know about following a
plant-based diet, including:
- A wealth of information on the most nutrient-dense foods in the plant
kingdom
- A new Food Triangle, representing a completely new way of looking at
food and nutrition
- New perspectives on macronutrients, and why categorizing protein,
carbs, and fats as food groups causes unnecessary confusion about what
to eat
- The latest science on oxidative priority and how it explains why many
common recipes drive unintentional weight gain
- Healthspan and longevity recommendations based on the latest
research
- All new recipes from celebrity chefs: Matthew Kenney, Dreena Burton,
Jazzy Vegetarian, Kathy Patalsky, Robin Robertson, Fran Costigan, Jason
Wyrick, and Matt Frazier
- Sample menus to get you started on a plant-based lifestyle
- Tips for stocking your kitchen, boosting the nutritional content of
your favorite dishes, and dining out healthfully
