Being Vegetarian
by Suzanne Havala, MS, RD, FADA, for The American Dietetic Association
 | Pages: 88 |
| Publisher: ChroniMed Publishing / John Wiley and Sons, Inc. |
| ISBN: 0-471-34661-6 |
| Format : Trade
Paperback |
About the Book (out of print, almost out of stock!)
From the publisher's description of the book: The authoritative, concise guide to eating a balanced vegetarian diet—from the source America turns to for food and nutrition advice. Whether you choose a vegetarian eating style for ethical, spiritual, or health reasons, Being Vegetarian can help. This easy-to-use guide has everything you need to eat healthful meals centered around plant foods—including tips on menu planning, meat and dairy replacers, and dining out. Learn how to:
| Make the switch to a vegetarian diet |
| Choose foods for maximum nutrition and taste |
| Easily adapt your favorite recipes to vegetarian |
| Help your kids eat right—at every age |
From the table of contents:
LAYING THE GROUNDWORK.
Nutrition Talk.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO THE VEGETARIAN WAY.
Making the Switch.
Setting Up Shop: The Vegetarian Kitchen.
Planning Meals the Vegetarian Way.
Menu Plans: Simple and Delicious.
Working with Recipes.
BEYOND THE BASICS.
Vegetarian Diets for All Ages.
Tips for Eating Out.
Where to Get Additional Help.
Glossary.
Index.
About the Author:
From a review of the book by Erik Marcus on www.vegan.com/issues/1999:
"... The author, Suzanne Havala, is one of the most widely published RD's to specialize in vegetarian nutrition...Havala offers neither clever turns of phrase nor engaging stories to hold the reader's attention. Instead, her goal is to deliver a complete presentation in as few words as possible. The idea is that, if presented simply and straightforwardly, the basic information on how to follow a vegetarian diet can be explained in about an hour. Reading this book may be a little like taking medicine, but it does go down very quickly.
Without wasting a single word, Havala covers all the subjects you need to know about in order to change your diet. She starts with a basic "Nutrition Talk" that covers the nutrients a healthy diet must provide. She then offers advice on breaking the meat habit, and then suggests ways to restock your kitchen. For people who aren't accustomed to eating vegetarian meals, there's a nice section on meal-planning for vegetarians. Special advice for different age groups is also given. For readers who are new to eating vegetarian, there's guidance for eating at home and on the road.
To cover so much ground in so few words is a real achievement, and Being Vegetarian is a book I highly recommend. "