The Dietitian's Guide to Vegetarian Diets, Third Edition highlights trends and research on vegetarian diets and translates the information into practical ideas to assist dietitians and other healthcare professionals in aiding their clients. Evidence-based and thoroughly referenced, this text addresses diets throughout the life cycle with chapters devoted to pregnancy and lactation, infants, children, adolescents, and the elderly, and highlights the benefits of using vegetarian diets in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Full of vital information on vegetarian nutritional needs and healthier, more satisfying diets, the Third Edition can be used as an aid for counseling vegetarian clients and those interested in becoming vegetarians, or serve as a textbook for students who have completed introductory coursework in nutriation.
Lifecycle issues for pregnant women, athletes, and other clients with special considerations; and practical information and tools for dietitians receive renewed emphasis in this edition.
Drawing on current research, this book covers a variety of topics, including protein, carbohydrates, fiber, lipids, digestion and absorption, vitamins, minerals, how to prevent diet-related diseases, risks and benefits of vegan diets, and ...
The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year.
This book combines the unique demands of sports with a healthy vegetarian diet that can help you build energy and endurance and reduce body fat.
Now, ten years since its original publication, the book has been completely revised and updated, with: A brand-new chapter on vegan eating for weight management Guidance on eating to prevent chronic disease The latest findings on sports ...
A comprehensive look at vegan diets includes information on how a vegan lifestyle protects against chronic disease; what the best sources for protein and calcium really are; why good fats are vital to health; balanced diets for infants, ...
The authors offer science-based answers to tough questions about raw foods and raw diets, furnish nutrition guidelines and practical information, and show how to construct a raw diet that meets recommended nutrient intakes simply and easily ...
Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting protein requirements and even calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike, complete with an ...
Presents an introduction to a plant-based diet, providing information about the healthy components of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, herbs, and spices, with a fourteen-day eating plan and a collection of seventy-five recipes.
The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler is your go-to resource, offering easy-to-digest nutritional facts and guidelines that aren't available elsewhere, with a special focus on the most important period of a child's life when it comes to ...