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Book SynopsisThe Vegan Guide covers everything you need to embrace the world's fastest growing way of life. It covers all the issues including why vegan, the latest nutrition information (older books will be out of date on vitamin B12 in particular), cooking techniques, and for the first time in the UK the psychology of discussing veganism, and the 20 tribes of vegan - there are lots of ways to do veganism! Featuring: Vegan food from around the world. Cooking vegan staple foods. Replacing meat, dairy and eggs. Bargain meals for tough times. Shopping and eating out. Vegan nutrition in depth. Raising vegan children. Clothing, cosmetics, alcohol, pet food. Reversing heart disease and diabetes, by vegan doctors. The twenty tribes of vegan - which one is yours? The psychology of explaining veganism to family and friends. Veganism will save the world: animals, health, environment. Got a problem? Where to get help. Alex Bourke and Ronny Worsey are two of Britain's most experienced vegan activists. They have taught veganism for over 20 years in talks, workshops, radio and TV, in cookbooks and travel guides, and working for vegan restaurants and in national vegan organisations helping people to go vegan every day. No one is better qualified to be your guides to all aspects of living vegan. With contributions from an expert team of vegan specialists including a nutritionist, a counsellor, a vegan vet, doctors and campaigners.
Trade Review"A comprehensive and accessible guide to becoming a vegan; the authors are ardent and knowledgeable, mixing their evident passion and commitment to veganism with humour and insight and heaps of practical advice. The book is clearly divided into chapters covering all aspects of the vegan journey from ethics to health, diet and lifestyle and counter-arguments to the customary questions and concerns of non vegans. I would say this is essential reading for anyone considering or embarking upon a vegan lifestyle." Lorna Glenwright, Southampton. "Chapter 4 is the best, fairly falling off my chair laughing." Tim Barford, founder of Vegfest UK. "This is so great. I've just started reading it but can already see how thorough the content is and how much work Alex and Ronny poured into it." Aurelia d'Andrea, former editor of Vegnews.
Table of Contents1. The Vegans Are Coming You Are Powerful 9 Getting Started 10 Vegan Food Around the World 11 Why Vegan 20 The Birth of Modern Veganism 27 2. A Balanced Diet A Sample Healthy Vegan Diet 30 What to Eat: which foods contain which nutrients 38 Vegan Nutrition In Detail 41 Animal Products, Health and Fake Science 50 Vegan Health Websites, Films and Books 51 3. How to Eat Vegan Kitchen Techniques 53 Basic Equipment Ingredients Ronny's Recipes and Kitchen Techniques Convenience Foods for Busy People 58 Replacing Meat 61 Replacing Cheese 61 Replacing Butter, Yogurt and Other Animal Milk Products 63 Replacing Eggs 64 How to Eat For Little More Than a Pound A Day 66 How to eat on five pounds a day Top tips for eating cheaply How to eat on a high budget Eating Outside 70 Ronny's Reads 72 Holidays 74 Travelling in the UK Travelling abroad Vegan travel companies 4. Vegan Tribes 79 Animal Activists Animal Rescuers Baketivists Convenience Food Fans Eco-Activists Fitness Junkies Foodies Food Not Bombs and People's Kitchen Foragers Gleegans Guru Followers Health Enthusiasts Macrobiotics Plant-based People Pretenders Raw Fooders Religious Practitioners Spiritual Seekers of Truth Skinny Bitches Straight Edgers Suspicious Minds Trolls Veeks 5. Beyond Food Vegan Shoes and Clothing 95 Household Products and Cosmetics 97 Alcoholic Drinks 98 Vegan Pet Food 101 6. Family and Friends Being Vegan in a pre-Vegan World 107 Level 1 Vegan - state your food needs, without justifying Level 2 Vegan - answer questions Level 3 Vegan - defend against attacks Level 4 Vegan - teacher Level 5 Vegan - instructor trainer Ethical veganism is a protected belief Vegan Parenting 114 7. Can Going Vegan Save Your Life? Health Benefits Of A Vegan Diet 123 Take the Vegan Pledge The hazards of not being vegan A diet for all ages Nutrient check What to say if your doctor challenges you on your diet Beating Diabetes Type 2 with Vegan Food 128 Britain's Lowest-Prescribing Doctor 129 Beating Heart Disease with Vegan Food 130 Avoiding Alzheimer's 133 The Plant Power GP 134 The Plant-Based Gut Doctor 134 10,000 Black Vegan Women 135 Pioneering Plant-Based Dietitians 136 PCRM 136 Plant-Based Health Professionals UK 137 Read and Watch All About It 138 8. The Way of the Vegan Vegan or bust 142 People may say 144 The V-Team 146 We are the future 147 The Vegan Pledge 148 References Environment 149 Nutrition 151 Vegan Tribes 154 Vegan Doctors 154 Index 155 Contributors and Consultants 159
