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This account of how one family has explored the connections between food, health, community and the environment may inspire others to look beyond stereotypes to discover the many dimensions of a vegetarian lifestyle. Writer/biologist Sally Kneidel and her college-age daughter, Sara Kate, have compiled more than 100 recipes along with preparation tips, nutritional guidance and advice on how to eat at restaurants and at other people's houses with ease. While much of the health information is now commonly known, the Kneidels' well-reasoned defense of vegetarianism, focusing on humane treatment of animals and the environment, is worth considering. They describe U.S. meat industry policies that affect animals, independent farmers and the environment; and the impact of factory farm practices on health and community relations. Particularly inspiring are Sara Kate's description of how food fosters community and social change in the grassroots village in Mexico where she worked, and the vegetarian co-op she co-formed, and brief interviews with young vegetarians. Best suited for young adults who are vegetarians or considering a vegetarian lifestyle, this work may also prove useful to parents of young vegetarians who want a more complete understanding of vegetarian nutrition and menu options. (Oct. 15)
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Care for the planet that you so want your children to grow up happy and healthy in. -- Heather Mills McCartney
Read it, stop buying factory farmed animal products, use the helpful advice to change your life and make a difference. -- Peter Singer, Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics, University Center for Human Values, Princeton University
THE BOOK for anyone who gives a thought to animals, the environment, and the impact of what we eat. -- Jim Mason, author of An Unnatural Order and co-author with Peter Singer of Food Matters: The Ethics of What We Eat
The Kneidels understand vegetarianism to be more than a diet, but a political and ethical statement... -- Kirkus Reviews
This is an important exposé of America's meat industry, which has only gotten more cruel and dangerous... -- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President of Waterkeeper Alliance
Read it, stop buying factory farmed animal products, use the helpful advice to change your life and make a difference. -- Peter Singer, Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics, University Center for Human Values, Princeton University
THE BOOK for anyone who gives a thought to animals, the environment, and the impact of what we eat. -- Jim Mason, author of An Unnatural Order and co-author with Peter Singer of Food Matters: The Ethics of What We Eat
The Kneidels understand vegetarianism to be more than a diet, but a political and ethical statement... -- Kirkus Reviews
This is an important exposé of America's meat industry, which has only gotten more cruel and dangerous... -- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President of Waterkeeper Alliance
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Veggie Revolution reads less like research and more like a personal journey to understand the meat industry, how it affects the animals, the environment, our communities and our health. It is full of helpful advice to readers who want to make a difference. I especially enjoyed the alternating voices of the mother/daughter authors as they shared their experiences and choices about food. Good section on vegetarian nutrition and cooking for the beginner.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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What an eye opener! We have got to change the manner in which we raise our food or else! This book makes the case with fascinating research and deeply insightful conclusions. The authors are obviously very passionate about their subject and have presented it in a very engaging way. It's terrific!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I have read many books on vegetarianism and the environment over the years, so I was pleasantly surprised that Veggie Revolution approaches these subjects in a new way -- very thought-provoking and well-documented but at the same time a fascinating read, never dry or boring. The authors are not just giving us information, they are telling a story! For one section of the book, the authors visited a number of farms of various sizes and types and interviewed farm workers, owners, and other professionals. The accounts of the farm visits are so vivid that I could imagine I was right there with the authors. Another thing that makes the book very interesting is that the authors put a human face on the farmers and other people who are quoted in the book; they do this by giving us a glimpse into their lives and their perspectives on the issues. It is impressive that the authors treat all of them with respect and consideration, whether the authors share their values and perspectives or not. All through the book the authors use a conversational tone that I found very engaging -- they are not talking down to me, but sharing important information as one would with a friend.
The nutritional information is quite solid. I have learned a ton about nutrition over the past 35 years, as well as having been a vegetarian for the past 17 years, and I can say with assurance that the nutritional information in this book is right on the mark.
The recipes are great! I especially like how the recipes can be made with ingredients that are readily available: most of them I already have in my pantry or refrigerator, and any that I don't have are readily available at my local grocery or farmer's market. The directions are easy to follow, and having options and notes on the recipes is very helpful.
Throughout the book, the authors make a solid case for improving our diets as well as for supporting local farmers and working on all levels to take care of the earth. I strongly recommend Veggie Revolution for anyone who is not afraid to learn the truth about where our food comes from, how this impacts our lives and the future of the planet we live on, and what we can do to improve the situation both personally and globally.
The nutritional information is quite solid. I have learned a ton about nutrition over the past 35 years, as well as having been a vegetarian for the past 17 years, and I can say with assurance that the nutritional information in this book is right on the mark.
The recipes are great! I especially like how the recipes can be made with ingredients that are readily available: most of them I already have in my pantry or refrigerator, and any that I don't have are readily available at my local grocery or farmer's market. The directions are easy to follow, and having options and notes on the recipes is very helpful.
Throughout the book, the authors make a solid case for improving our diets as well as for supporting local farmers and working on all levels to take care of the earth. I strongly recommend Veggie Revolution for anyone who is not afraid to learn the truth about where our food comes from, how this impacts our lives and the future of the planet we live on, and what we can do to improve the situation both personally and globally.
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- Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser on page 49, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health (California Studies in Food and Culture) by Marion Nestle on page 144, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Animal Liberation by Peter Singer in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Diet for a Small Planet (20th Anniversary Edition) by Frances Moore Lappe in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Environmental Science by Tyler Miller in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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