A plant-based life : your complete guide to great food, radiant health, boundless energy, and a better body / Micaela Cook Karlsen ; foreword by T. Colin Campbell.
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TextPublisher: New York : Amacom, Americal Management Association, [2016]Description: xviii, 332 pages ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780814437070 (pbk.)
- 0814437079 (pbk.)
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
More people than ever are eating a whole-food, plant-based diet. Studies show that it is better for our bodies and better for the planet, but it isn't always easy.
Whether you're taking your first steps on this path to wellness or recommitting yourself to success, author Micaela Cook Karlsen clearly maps the way. Her program enables you to set your own pace and stay the course--without relying on willpower.
Drawing on personal experience and the latest research, A Plant-Based Life reveals how to:
Find and sustain your motivation Gradually add more whole, plant foods into your diet Break old food addictions and establish new habits Translate favorite recipes to create delicious, nourishing meals Reshape your food environment (at home, at work, and on the go) to make healthy eating a no-brainer Cultivate relationships that celebrate and support your new lifestyleEspecially valuable are directions for navigating roadblocks. You'll find strategies for getting family members on board and for allaying friends' concerns about your food choices with evidence-based nutrition information. Take advantage of shopping tips, pantry lists, menu plans, and more than 100 mouth watering recipes, with contributions from plant-based leaders.
If your goal is a healthier, more energized life, make A Plant-Based Life your personal GPS. The journey will be more satisfying than you ever imagined.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-324) and index.
Filled with the latest nutritional research to guide you each step of the way as you replace animal products and processed food with healthier choices that replenish your energy and boost well-being.
Introduction -- How to use this book -- Five steps to great food and radiant health: making a plant-based diet easy and sustainable -- Ongoing success: keeping up the momentum.