TY - BOOK AU - Davis, Brenda, AU - Melina, Vesanto, TI - Becoming vegan: the complete reference to plant-based nutrition SN - 9781570672972 AV - RM236 .D38 2014 U1 - 613.2622 23 PY - 2014///] CY - Summertown, TN. : PB - Book Publishing Company, KW - Veganism KW - Health aspects KW - Nutrition KW - Vegetarianism KW - Diet, Vegetarian KW - Nutritional Physiological Phenomena KW - Cookbooks N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 449-532) and index; Widening the circle of compassion -- The great vegan advantage -- Protein power from plants -- Balancing fats -- Carbohydrates-the whole story -- Minding your minerals -- Vitamins-vital for life -- Clean, strong vegan eating -- Expecting vegans : pregnancy and lactation -- Growing vegans -- Prime of life-nutrition for seniors -- Weighty matters -- The vegan athlete -- The vegan plate and menus N2 - Health authorities regard well-planned vegan diets as safe and adequate for people at all stages of the life cycle, including those with unique nutritional needs, such as athletes. Furthermore, research has confirmed that vegan diets protect against many chronic diseases and are remarkably effective in treating these conditions. -- from back cover ER -