Bv Comp

by Brenda Davis, Vesanto Melina

Overview

Internationally acclaimed dietitians Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina specifically designed this fully referenced, comprehensive edition to meet the needs of health professionals, academic librarians, and curriculum developers as well as lay readers with a deep interest in nutrition. The authors 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. Nutritional guidelines are provided for infants, children, teens, and adults, including seniors; and a section is devoted on how to achieve and maintain healthy weights and exceptional fitness on a vegan diet. Numerous tables and graphs illustrate each section. A handy graphic of the vegan plate offers a daily plan for healthful eating. Equally beneficial are the sample menus designed for people of various caloric needs. While much of the emphasis is on the health advantages that vegan diets offer, an opening chapter is devoted to the impact of animal agriculture on the environment, and the degree of inhumanity that has dominated the industry. Plant-based nutrition truly benefits the entire planet, and every bite makes a difference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570672972
Publisher:	Book Publishing Company, The
Publication date:	08/28/2014
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Chapter 1 Widening the Circle of Compassion 1

Chapter 2 The Great Vegan Advantage 29

Chapter 3 Protein Power from Plants 81

Chapter 4 Balancing Fats 107

Chapter 5 Carbohydrates: The Whole Story 147

Chapter 6 Minding Your Minerals 179

Chapter 7 Vitamins: Vital for Life 331

Chapter 8 Clean, Strong Vegan Eating 259

Chapter 9 Expecting Vegans: Pregnancy and Lactation 283

Chapter 10 Growing Vegans 309

Chapter 11 Prime of Life: Nutrition for Seniors 343

Chapter 12 Weighty Matters 361

Chapter 13 The Vegan Athlete 403

Chapter 14 The Vegan Plate and Menus 431

Appendix: Recommended Intakes of Vitamins an Minerals 445

Resources 449

References 453

Index 533