Very Vegetarian

Get the nutrition you need from a healthy vegan diet with this cookbook featuring 300+ recipes and an in-depth introduction by Olympian Carl Lewis. In Very Vegetarian, executive chef Jannequin Bennett presents a wealth of recipes made with common foodstuffs that are uncommonly delicious—and completely nutritious. An ideal guide for anyone making the leap to a vegan diet, this volume provides essential nutritional information as well recipes featuring familiar foods and techniques. For those who have more experience with a plant-based diet, the book offers recipes that will broaden their culinary horizons. In his introduction to this volume, nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis explains how going vegan made him a better athlete, and that a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole complex carbohydrates, high quality proteins, and natural fats is the best way to ensure a person's health and longevity. Endorsed by the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. Very Vegan was formerly published as The Complete Vegan Kitchen.