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Books:
Nutrition |
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A BASIC COURSE IN VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN NUTRITION -George Eisman,
MA, MSc, RD
The nation's first secular credit program in Vegetarian Studies was
presented by the author at Miami Dade Community College in 1986. There
followed a correspondence course, then this book (now in its 9th edition,
1999). It gives an excellent overview of the advantages of the vegan
dietary with expert guidance on the "whys". This course
can be used for continuing education credits in the field following
proctored tests. 1999, 8½x11" 146 pages $21.95
(tests extra) |
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BECOMING VEGAN The Complete Guide to Adopting a
Healthy Plant-Based Diet -Brenda Davis, RD & Vesanto Melina, MS,
RD
For the increasing number of people turning to a vegan diet, here
is current information on: getting enough protein and calcium, what
fats and carbohydrates are best, and vitamin needs (including B12).
Sections on: diet in pregnancy and for children; for adults, athletes,
weight control, and in later years. Excellent study with an abundance
of charts and tables. 2000. 7x9¾" 282 pages $16.95 |
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FOOD IS ELEMENTARY A Hands-on Curriculum for Young
Students -Antonia Demas, PhD
A one-year curriculum. Most useful in helping Parent Volunteers implementing
a vegan type food curriculum in your school. Designed for use in school
settings, this can be a great aid in home schooling children or for
those parents with non-vegan young children. Also for those who have
relatively rudimentary meal planning and preparing expertise, and
those who have an adventurous spirit in learning about other cultures'
ways of eating. 1999, 8½x11" 152 pages $20.00 |
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SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF VEGETARIANISM, THE -William
Harris, MD
Food chemistry and graphs are Harris' tools to educate the reader
on the sound science behind vegan nutrition, and how what we eat relates
to health and disease. He exposes the hype prevalent in nutrition
education foisted on the public by the business of animal agriculture.
Doctors will appreciate the detail, which is made understandable to
the layperson. Dr. Harris' original thinking is refreshing, and his
sharp wit makes this book an entertaining read. 1995, 5½x8½"
216 pages $15.95 |
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VEGAN NUTRITION PURE AND SIMPLE -Michael Klaper,
MD
Dr. Klaper combines his practical medical experience with basic human
nutrition work. He tells why we should not eat animal flesh or dairy
foods, what foods it is important to eat, and how to get the nutrition
we need, pure and simple. His friendly guidance is easy to follow.
Appendixes include fine menus, recipes, plus research references.
1998, 8½x11" 96 pages $10.95 |
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VEGAN NUTRITION -Gill Langley, MA, PhD, MIBiol
Classic survey of scientific research on vegan nutrition, published
by the Vegan Society (London UK). Now in its second edition (1995)
with added chapter for vegan mothers and children. Good selection
of tables and charts for assessing individual needs. Also includes
new Key Points to highlight main issue in each chapter as well as
helpful summary and references at end of each chapter. 1995, 5¼x8"
208 pages $19.95 |
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