Optimum Nutrition for Vegans: How to be healthy and optimally nourished on a plant-based diet

Product Description We know that a plant-based, vegan diet is healthy. But how easy is it to incorporate it into our lifestyle? Are there any other steps that need to be taken to ensure our body is getting the nutrients it needs?In Optimum Nutrition for Vegans, Patrick Holford, bestselling author of over 25 health books, shows you how to achieve optimum nutrition while following a vegan diet. This book features 100 delicious, easy recipes that will nourish your body and your brain. Patrick will also show you how to ensure you are getting enough protein and brain fats, control your sugar and energy, and other other steps that need to be taken for overall health for vegans.Whether you already follow a plant-based lifestyle or you simply want to incorporate more meat, dairy and egg-free meals into your week, Optimum Nutrition for Vegans will be your guide for overall health. Book Description 100 vegan recipes and tips to achieve optimum nutrition while on a plant-based diet, by bestselling health author Patrick Holford. From the Back Cover Do you want to be super-healthy while following a plant-based diet?Am I eating enough protein? Can I get enough omega-3 fats? Are packaged vegan foods a good option? Should I be worried about my vitamin B12 intake? These are just some of the common concerns vegans have. In Optimum Nutrition for Vegans, Patrick Holford, leading nutrition expert and author of groundbreaking bestseller The Optimum Nutrition Bible, thoroughly examines these issues and many more, drawing on the latest scientific research, as well as decades of experience, to help you stay optimally nourished on a plant-based diet.The topics covered include: The best sources of protein and what you need to know about combining proteins Why certain essential fats can be lacking in a vegan diet - and what you need to eat, or supplement, to avoid a shortfall The richest sources of essential vitamins and minerals - and why these should be at the heart of your diet, rather than pre-packaged and fortified vegan foods How to avoid eating too many carbs - and why it's so important to choose the right ones in the right quantity Following a plant-based diet is all about delicious food, too, so you'll find over 100 great recipes to help you put the optimum nutrition principles into practice. Comprehensive, fascinating and practical, Optimum Nutrition for Vegans is essential reading for anyone following a largely plant-based diet. About the Author Patrick Holford is founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London. He is also director of the Food for the Brain Foundation and an honorary fellow of the British Association of Nutritional Therapy. He is one of Britain's top nutrition experts and is the author of over 25 health books.