This book begins by asking the reader to re-think everything and be more conscious about how we live our lives. The writer has an upbeat, reasonable approach to a healthier lifestyle without being preachy, stating that, “Junk is junk, and it will make you sick and fat, whether vegan or not, organic or not.”
Among the top ten reasons to go vegan include preventing disease, losing weight and keeping it off, stronger, healthier bones, more energy, being part of the solution to pollution rather than the problem, helping to wipe out world hunger and end cruelty to animals, eating gorgeous, colorful food and saving money.
The myth of “incomplete” protein is debunked – no worries are necessary when it comes to protein in a vegan diet!
She presents a 21-day menu plan and some really great sounding recipes, including: Quinoa Tabbouleh with Avocado, Barbecued Tempeh Sandwiches, Nut-Crusted Tofu with Szechuan-Style Vegetables, Maple Popcorn and lots more tempting ideas for vegan food.
The sweetener most recommended in this book is Erythritol, which is a fermented sugar alcohol and as natural as sugar itself despite the chemical sounding name. It is a little less sweet than sugar and granular. It apparently does not cause cavities and since your intestines don’t absorb it it is free of calories! This sweetener is new to me so I am going to see if I can track it down at my local health food store.
There are a series of photographs of exercises using resistance tubing with handles and suggestions to help you decide on the right type of exercise for you.
She also addresses lifestyle concerns about cleaning, electrical use, car use, recycling, gardening and other “green” ideas.