Valuable resource with extensive, quality information for those interested in plant-based nutrition, or want a refresher in eating healthy. You can never go wrong with an "Idiots Guide" title.

These are some of the most attainable, well explained and diverse vegan recipes, I’ve ever encountered. This cookbook is a must for me – especially the breakfast section, I loved it!

"Plant-Based Nutrition" provides the basic information needed to understand the benefits of eating a whole-food, plant-based diet and how to do it. The authors kept the information pretty basic--what you need to know to eat healthy in a practical sense rather than lots of scientific discussions. The authors talked about why a whole-food, plant-based diet is desirable, the nutrition you need (protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals) and how it's generally easy to meet the minimum requirements from whole, plant foods. They talked about what supplements you might need to take and which do more harm than good.

They talked about dietary guidelines, nutrition myths and controversies (obviously just the most common ones), understanding nutrition claims on products at the store and how to shop successfully. They described the benefits of exercise and some basics about length and types of exercise. They talked about special nutrition considerations during pregnancy and for babies, children, seniors, athletes, and weight loss. They covered how a whole food, plant-based diet helps heal chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and more.

They provided tips for eating out at restaurants, for the holidays and such, and information on how to convert recipes to animal-product-free versions (with dairy, egg, meat, oil substitutes). Then we got 45 recipes from various people. In general, they seemed to serve about 4 people and didn't look too complicated. Overall, this book is a good resource if you want basic information about a whole-food, plant-based diet.

I'm sorry, I have to return this galley unread as I could not download it to any of my usual reading programs - Adobe PDF reader , Bluefire, Kindle. :-(

When you think about a Idiot’s Guide to plant nutrition, most of us probably think about recipes. However, this book was written from an instructional point of view, to teach us what foods can do to reverse negative issues in our body and to become healthier overall.

It is truly a one stop guide to everything you need to know about the choices and the process for eating a plant based diet. Along with the nutritional needs your body requires, the authors lay out everything in a quick, easy to read format.

We need to understand that we can survive without dairy and meats so the authors take us through the nutritional necessities that our bodies require and how to find those nutrients in the food choices we make. They walk us through exactly what to eat and what not to eat and why. They have recreated the Food Pyramid for their own Food Triangle and it makes sense!

My favorite part is the shopping lists and pantry must-have’s. This makes the process simpler and easier to institute. Sometimes I have spent hours wandering through a store wondering if this item is okay to eat. Can I have this product or not. It is frustrating and makes an eating change difficult to stick with. I love the chapter about losing weight with plant based eating. It is very informative too!

This guide is packed full of tips and information you need to make the right decisions and food choices. They also address eating out, eating with others, and even fitness tips for plant eating people.

Another favorite is their chapter on Seniors deciding to switch to plant based nutrition. It is smart and full of reasons we should all embrace a healthy change. They also have chapters for teens and children too!

Honestly, they have thought of everything and yes, there are some recipes too!

Whether you want to make the change due to health reasons, or because you want to lose weight, this book is a fabulous tool for a smart food change that will change your mind about eating plant based, focus, and your life.

This book is a very impressive compilation of nutrition and diet. Some of it went over my head but I did enjoy reading about the health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Fantastically in depth look at plant based nutrition. Has everything you need to become or continue being a plant based eater.

I was looking for a book that explains everything I need to know about food and nutrition. This is the book I will reference over and over again. Understanding macronutrients and macrominerals is made easy as well as understanding so much about plant based nutrition.

A comprehensive book about plant-based diets. Includes information Contains useful information on the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy diet. Recipes included as well and they look delicious.

I found this a nce book, good for a start.

I've been a vegetarian for years, and this book really helped with the day to day of things.

DK has published a very scientific view of following a plant-based diet, and outlines all of the benefits and nutritional information associated. Though the book was very thorough and full of facts, the eARC was lacking in the magnificent photographs and other illustrations for which DK is famous.

I liked the chapter ‘Controversies Clarified,’ which explained commonly held beliefs about excluding animal products from your diet, and the ‘Finding Hidden Ingredients’ section, which helps identify what does and does not contain animal products.

Also includes chapters on supplements, fitness, plant-based pregnancy, raising children, feeding seniors nutritionally, meat replacements and a few recipes.

A great, factual, unemotional reference for following a plant based diet.