Plant Growth

In When Plants Dream, Pinchbeck and Rokhlin explore the economic, social, political, cultural and environmental impact that ayahuasca is having on society. "Part One" covers the background; what ayahuasca is, where it is found, and its cultural origins. "Part Two" explores the role and practices of the ayahuasquero in both Amazonian and Western cultures. "Part Three" examines the medicinal plants of the Amazon, looking particularly at the ingredients in ayahuasca and their therapeutic qualities, covering the most up-to-date biomedical research. Plus much more....

You're probably eating plant-based foods, like pea protein or nuts thinking you are getting the entire range of proteins needed by your body; however, you might not know that you are often missing an essential amino acid known as lysine and consequently, you're not assimilating the right amount of proteins. You must be prepared in advance to guarantee you obtain the amounts of adequate healthy proteins, vitamins, iron, and calcium B-12, not as easily found in vegan diets as it with omnivorous diets containing meat, rich of these nutrients.

Whether you’re a new flexitarian or you’ve spent 8 years on the WFPBD (whole food plant-based diet), this book’s got you covered. There’s something for everyone. Even if you don’t consider yourself an athlete, you shouldn’t let your diet ruin your training efforts.