Vegan Nutrition

Twelve-time New York Times best-selling author Mark Hyman, MD, explains how to take the best aspects of the paleo diet (good fats, limited refined carbs, limited sugar) and combine them with the vegan diet (lots and lots of fresh, healthy veggies) to create a delicious diet that is not only good for your brain and your body, but also good for the planet.

It is a huge misconception that veganism and building muscle are mutually exclusive. Society has taught us to believe that eating meat is correlated with being “macho” and you need it to build great muscle. Well that unfortunately might be a stereotype, but it is not a fact. When you have a plan and adjust accordingly, than getting great results on a vegan bodybuilding diet is just as easy as it would be with any other plan.

What if there was a way of eating that may help us live healthier for longer and protect the future of our planet, too? The good news is that evidence now shows a plant-based diet may offer us exactly that – and straight-talking nutritionist Simon Hill has done the hard work translating the science into actionable advice for everyday life. Before transitioning to a plant-based diet Simon held many of the common misconceptions.

We often think there is only one way of living, thinking, and eating. The truth is we always have a chance to make a change for the better! In this audiobook, we will show you the different ways a person can obtain all the nutrients they need following a vegan diet. We will also explain what such a diet is about and how it can improve your health and your athletic performance.

Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina explore the health benefits of vegan diets compared to other dietary choices; explain protein and amino acid requirements at various stages of life; describe fats and essential fatty acids and their value in plant-based diets; investigate carbohydrate facts and fallacies; reveal the truth about wheat, gluten, and grains; pinpoint where to obtain calcium, iron, zinc, and other minerals without animal products; clarify the importance of obtaining vitamin B12; and show how to attain optimal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.

Physician and biochemist Cate Shanahan, MD, examined diets around the world known to help people live longer, healthier lives - diets like the Mediterranean, Okinawa, and Blue Zone - and identified the four common nutritional habits, developed over millennia, that unfailingly produce strong, healthy, intelligent children and active, vital elders generation after generation. These four nutritional strategies - fresh food, fermented and sprouted foods, meat cooked on the bone, and organ meats - form the basis of the Human Diet.

When it comes to reducing animal suffering, many people aren’t sure where to start or which options are most beneficial. Charitable donations? Volunteer work? Dining at vegan restaurants? Meatless Mondays? The truth is that you have far more power than you think to make a real difference. Inspired by the effective altruism movement, The Impactful Vegan teaches listeners how to audit their impact and follow methods that have been scrutinized, evaluated, and determined to do the most good for animals.

Sex and relationship therapist Charlene Douglas invites you to connect more, communicate better, and love more deeply. Perhaps you’ve considered seeing a therapist before but you worry it might be awkward or it’s too expensive... Come Closer provides the safe space you need to reflect on the past experiences that may have shaped your sexual world, explore what turns you on and what turns you off, and open up to issues in communication and sexual health.

Leading medical authority Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, shows you how to put the power of a vegan diet to work with an easy, step-by-step approach.

Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat has never seemed so complicated. In his new book, Tim Spector creates a unique, thorough, evidence-based guide to the real science of eating. Moving away from misleading notions of calories or nutritional breakdowns, Food for Life empowers us to make our own food choices based on a deeper understanding of the true benefits and harms that come from our daily transactions with the foods around us.

Leading gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, or “Dr. B,” introduced listeners to the wonders of fiber with the New York Times bestseller Fiber Fueled—a guide to optimizing the gut microbiome, sharpening immunity, lowering cholesterol, and promoting weight loss through a diet rich in diverse fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Rather than restriction, Dr. B’s solution is abundance and variety. Now he applies all the principles of the Fiber Fueled diet in a cookbook that’s as beautiful as it is practical.

Whether you're considering going vegan or just want to learn more about plant-based nutrition, Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal healthy eating. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina debunk some of the most persistent myths about vegan nutrition and provide essential information about getting enough calcium and protein, finding the best supplements, and understanding the "real deal" about soy.

Are you seeking plant-based recipes that are hearty, homey, delicious, and easy to make? Do you want simple tips to add plenty of essential nutrients to your meals to improve your energy, immune system, and overall health? Ocean Robbins, founder and CEO of Food Revolution Network, and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, decode the nutrients we all need—not just protein, fats, and carbs, but also fiber, omega-3s, and essential minerals like selenium, calcium, and zinc—and provide you with the knowledge to make a plant-based diet work for you.

How to Argue With a Meat Eater (and Win Every Time) is an essential companions for all vegans helping them to remain cool and calm (and win) even in the most heated debate. It comprehensively breaks down every argument used against veganism, providing listeners with impressive rebuttals to these arguments. Covering topics such as ethics, the environment, health and nutrition, as well as providing tips on how to have 'healthy' debates, this book will leave listeners feeling confident and empowered knowing that, not matter what the argument, they can win every time.

Eat Real to Heal shows you how to create and follow a meal plan that utilizes nutritious, vegan recipes, made with pure and organic ingredients, that are quick, easy, and delicious! Also, learn about juicing, managing stress, detoxifying your home, breathing exercises, and yoga that connect you with your body, and the Gerson Therapy.

There is no better way to kick-start your transformative journey than to embrace the vegan revolution and rely on it to power your athletic and bodybuilding goals. Whether you are new or old to veganism or bodybuilding, this book will help you find your way to reaching your goals.

Carrie Underwood believes that fitness is a lifelong journey. She wasn’t born with the toned arms and strong legs that fans know her for. Like all of us, she has to work hard every day to look the way that she does! In Find Your Path, she shares her secrets with listeners, with the ultimate goal of being the strongest version of themselves, and looking as good as they feel. Carrie’s book will share secrets for fitting diet and exercise into a packed routine - she’s not only a multi-Platinum singer, she’s a businesswoman and busy mom with two young children.

The ketogenic diet can be an amazing experience. It has helped many people throughout the world lose weight, reduce illnesses, control diabetes and more. The good news is that if you are a vegan, achieving ketosis while vegan is absolutely possible as are the benefits that come with it. And that is the goal of this audiobook, to serve as a guide to your diet in a society where info on Vegan Keto is not widely available.

If you’re feeling frustrated or scared based on a PCOS diagnosis or symptoms you’re experiencing, take comfort in knowing that a change in the way you eat has been shown to significantly improve common symptoms associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome and has often helped restore fertility to those afflicted with the condition. Recent studies have found associations with a variety of macronutrients, supplements, and foods that can positively and negatively affect your PCOS symptoms.

If you have struggled to lose weight and have been unable to solve this problem, you have come to the right place. Have you thought about starting a plant-based diet for weight loss but didn't know where to begin? In the book Plant-Based Weight Loss, author and Registered Dietitian Shawn Sales dives deep into formulating a plan for you as you start your journey to plant-based eating. Shawn shares the story that led him to a plant-based lifestyle and a weight loss of over 30 pounds that he has kept off long-term.