The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being Vegetarian [Paperback]

Suzanne Havala (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1999

You're no idiot, of course. And you know exactly what it means to be a vegetarian--that you don't eat meat. It's that simple, right? Well then what is a lacto ovo vegetarian? Where do people fall who skip on beef and pork, but still eat fish and perhasp even the occasional piece of chicken? Even a food-savvy person could easily be confused by all of the distinctions. And what do each of them mean as a lifestyle choice? The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being Vegetarian is a complete guide-book to all of the ins and outs of a vegetarian lifestyle, whatever kind you decide to be. This book is a fascinating read for anyone considering making the switch as well as those interested in learning how to accommodate a vegetarian friend or family member. You'll learn everything from a nutritional standpoint, as well as a social stand-point, including what do I do when my date takes me to a steakhouse? In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get:

Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan Distribution (1999)
• ISBN-10: 0028628799
• ISBN-13: 978-0028628790
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,269,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-read guide, January 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being Vegetarian (Paperback)

I recommend this book for those who are following vegetarian or vegan diets, or thoe who are thinking about changing their eating habits.

Its reassuring tone made me feel that I CAN stick with a healthy, vegetarian diet.

Chapters on nutrition were informative and easy to read, but didn't answer questions such as: WHY do I need this nutrient? If you're looking for more specifics on nutrition, you may need to look elsewhere.

The book provides simple, logical tips for vegetarian survival while eating out.

There are a variety of sample menus (but no recipes), and a good list of other resources such as organizations, books, and web sites.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for idiots! (Not just for vegetarians either!), January 17, 2000

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Tracy (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being Vegetarian (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful source of information for the beginning or intermediate vegetarian or vegan (I was happily suprised by the amount of vegan information included in the book).

This book helps answer all of the questions vegetarians are bound to face on a daily basis. How do you get enough protein? Iron? Calcium? Etc.... It also has specific sections on vegetarian diets for pregnant women, children, teens, athletes, and older people. As well as helpful info on easing the transition to a vegetarian diet.

I would also recommend this book for non-vegetarians who have friends or family members who folllow a vegetarian diet. It explains in easy-to-understand detail the different kinds of vegetarian diets, and things to keep in mind when one or more of your dinner guests are (or will be) vegetarian.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, simple, and straight-to-the-point, February 5, 2005

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cielle (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being Vegetarian (The Nutrition Now Series) (Paperback)

I went browsing for a book on the vegetarian lifestyle when I started considering the option. I picked it out because it was the smallest book. Wise choice. It's small, but it's packed with useful information and it's straight to the point. It explained the types of vegetarians and how to obtain all the nutrition that you need in each lifestyle. It's a small book, but packed with information and can be used as a quick and easy reference after reading. I highly recommend this little book!