Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet

Jack Norris · Virginia Messina

Jul 2011 · Da Capo Lifelong Books

About this ebook

The comprehensive guide for optimal plant-based nutrition at every stage of life, now completely updated.
Are you considering going vegan, but not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the "real deal" about organics, processed foods, raw foods, and more.
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 nutrition and muscle mass
• Easy-to-follow vegan food guides, menus, and pantry lists

Covering everything from a six-step transition plan to meeting calorie and nutrient needs during every stage of life, Vegan for Life is the guide for aspiring and veteran vegans alike.

Ratings and reviews

I have been a vegetarian for quite some time and after reading the China Study, decided to give veganism a try. I was having some issues finding vegan specific nutritional information, but his book delivered. It contains clear nutritional advice and the research to back it up. I wish it was a little longer though, and I thought that it didn't really need the section on animal cruelty (because if you are buying this book you are probably already aware of animal farming practices). Good book.

Balanced informative guidance.

About the author

Jack Norris, RD, is a vegan dietitian, the cofounder and executive director of Vegan Outreach, and has been elected to the Animal Rights Hall of Fame. He is a widely-sought speaker on vegan nutrition. Visit his website at jacknorrisRD.com.
Virginia Messina, MPH, RD, writes about vegan and vegetarianism for both consumers and health professionals and serves on the advisory boards of One Step for Animals, the Vegan Trade Council, Oldways Vegetarian Network, Better Eating International, and True Health Initiative. Learn more at theveganrd.com.