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Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Beginner's Guide Paperback – February 28, 1996

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Is there one book that can answer all of my questions about becoming a vegetarian? Yes, Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Beginner's Guide is the only book written for beginner vegetarians or anyone just thinking about becoming one. It's packed with information written by the editors of Vegetarian Times, the leading authorities on the subject. Below are just a few of the hundreds of questions this handy book will answer. Will I get enough protein if I don't eat meat? Do I have to eat salad every day? How does a vegetarian diet help to prevent disease? If I'm pregnant, is it safe to be a vegetarian? Will my vegetarian children get the nutrients they need from a meatless diet?

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In this introduction to the vegetarian lifestyle, the editors of Vegetarian Times (whose circulation has doubled in the last three years) describe the various types of vegetarianism. Stressing the health value of the vegetarian lifestyle, especially in the treatment of various diseases, they point out the possible dangers of dairy foods, discuss whether to use vitamin supplements, and encourage the use of low-fat ingredients. Tips on the basic vegetarian pantry, along with two-weeks' worth of easy recipes and menus, are given for the beginner. Extra good-reading resource material is found at the end of each chapter, and there is a small section on natural healing; food-borne illnesses; vegetarian babies, children, and teens; and, yes, even vegetarian pets. Recommended for most collections; libraries may also want the Vegetarian Times Cookbook (LJ 11/15/95) for more extended recipes. (Index not seen.) [See also Virginia Messina and others' The Vegetarian Way, LJ 2/1/96.?Ed.]?Loraine F. Sweetland, Information Problem Solvers, Laurel, Md.
-?Loraine F. Sweetland, Information Problem Solvers, Laurel, Md.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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What these compilers--magazine writers--excel at is explaining, once and for all, the facts about shunning meat. Included in their discussions are different types of vegans, rebuttals of the "improper nutrition" myth, health issues from cancer to osteoporosis, alternative medicine, and environmentally friendly lifestyles. Plain and simple language infused with appropriate humor is augmented by 14 menus with 35 recipes and shopping lists, by end-of-chapter reading lists, and by sidebars filled with information and suggestions about tofu, holiday dinners, etc. Barbara Jacobs

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Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1 edition (February 28, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0028603869
ISBN-13: 978-0028603865
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,033,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1247 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Vegetarian & Vegan > Non-Vegan Vegetarian

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Great Intro to Vegetarianism

ByLiora HessTOP 1000 REVIEWERon December 30, 2001

Format: Paperback

This is a great book to introduce you to vegetarianism. It starts off by giving you some reasons to go vegetarianism without being preachy or judgmental. It then debunks some of the myths and worries you may have about vegetarianism as well as educates you on what you'll need to know to eat healthy on a vegetarian diet. The comic drawings throughout are great, too. There's a section on stocking your pantry, followed by a section full of enticing recipes. The book ends with some other related issues that may or may not have factored into your decision to become a vegetarian (such as animal rights or animal welfare and environmental protection). Again, the authors don't preach or push. They leave it up to you to decide how far you want to go with things and what your underlying motivations are. There is also a section on vegetarianism if you're not the "average American" (i.e. you're pregnant, a teenager, a child, etc.). This is a wonderful book that manages to give a lot of information and help for beginning vegetarians without being overwhelming or confusing.

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Very Helpful and Easy to Read

ByA customeron July 23, 1999

Format: Paperback

Filled with tons of practical information, it covers all the bases that almost anyone beginning or interested in beginning a vegetarian/vegan diet wants to know. It does so in a simple, friendly, and informal manner. The "tips" and "callouts" are especially valuable. Easy & enjoyable reading, and highly recommended.

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Not really what I was looking for as an intro to vegetarianism

ByEHon November 26, 2006

Format: Paperback

The authors made quite a lot of effort to say that they aren't being preachy, but this book definitely has an agenda, which put me off a bit. I wanted a book that described how to switch to a healthy, plant-based diet, including organic milk products and free-range eggs. But the book is geared more toward promoting a way of life - past vegetarianism, and into veganism, animal activism, recycling, exercise strategies, etc.

The book never says you have to do any of those things, but they are constantly thrown in, even with whole chapters devoted to what I would consider off-topic subjects. (For example, out of only 6 chapters, 1 is devoted to being "Compassionate, Clean, and Green.") Although I agree with many of the authors' ideas, I did not want them forced down my throat when I was simply trying to learn how to replace meat in my diet.

If you are interested in a lifestyle book that promotes the common beliefs of many vegetarians in addition to describing basic nutrition and providing vegan-friendly dishes, this book is for you. If, like me, you want a crash course in how to use and eat a variety of new grains and vegetables along with dairy and eggs, you might want to keep looking.

Update: I found "The New Becoming Vegetarian" by Vesanto Melina and would strongly recommend that book as a better purchase. "Being Vegetarian for Dummies" is a close second.

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Definitely worth the money

Byangidawn79on March 27, 2004

Format: Paperback

Just purchased this book a few days ago and am very pleased. It is a quick and easy read, packed with a multitude of information. This book manages to hit all major areas of vegetarian concerns, outlining the basics and giving suggestions for further reading. This book is a great springboard for getting you started in your new diet and includes a wonderful, not too complicated menu section.

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Good tips, great recipes

ByJenJenon January 14, 2008

Format: Paperback

Silly though it may sound, it's actually harder to become a vegetarian than you might think. Eliminating an entire food group from my diet left me scrounging for things to eat, and as I munched on carrots I was wondering if maybe I had made too hasty a decision to give up meat altogether. That's where this book has been the biggest use, providing me with tips and tricks to help me stay the course, and introducing me to new foods I might not have thought of trying.

Chapters Two and Three alone have made the book worth my purchase. Chapter Two, "Vegetarianism 101," outlines some basic vegetarian nutritional information, presenting alternative sources of iron, protein and dairy products. The chapter includes tables that break down the nutritional information of various foods, providing a quick reference when you want to look up alternative sources of iron or see how many grams of protein are in certain foods. The chapter also explains some of the more "vegetarian" foods, like tofu, that seem a little intimidating at first, and lists a few you may not have heard of (like seitan and tempeh).

Chapter Three, "Ready, Set, Eat!" provides tips on stocking a vegetarian pantry, including a list of staples that I found particularly helpful when shopping. The biggest portion of this chapter is devoted to recipes, which are broken down into two weeks worth of planned menus complete with shopping lists. I haven't tried them all yet (I've had the book less than a week), but the ones I have are fantastic. The Pan Bagna recipe even had my carnivorous husband begging for seconds.

The rest of the book focuses on related topics like the health benefits of going veg, how to be more environmentally-conscious, and a look inside the lives of livestock. Really, I just skimmed over this information, since I had already made up my mind to go veggie before I bought the book. However, if you're still trying to decide whether the lifestyle is for you, the information may help you with making the decision.

I'm finding this book a valuable tool for my foray into vegetarianism, and I will certainly be using it as a reference (and a cookbook!) for a long time to come.

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If I can get an answer to this, I'll change the rating

Bycjbt57on September 5, 2012

Format: Paperback

Is it me or is there no nutrition info for the recipes in this book? Am I missing something? Just because I want to be a vegetarian doesn't mean I don't want to know how many calories or fat there is in a recipe.