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Becoming Vegetarian is a comprehensive and up-to-the minute guide to achieving a healthful vegetarian lifestyle. Written by three highly qualified dietitians, all of the key questions which arise for those who are beginning a dietary shift away from animal products are addressed, as well as those questions long term vegetarians have who want to ensure that their dietary pattern is nutritionally adequate. Paperback - 262 pages (September 1995) by Vesanto Melina, Brenda Davis, Victoria Harrison.

"Gourmet raw cuisine"--if that sounds like an oxymoron, you'll be amazed by the creativity of the recipes in this book. Every food is "live" (uncooked) in these vegetarian recipes from Juliano, the raw-food guru of Los Angeles. Juliano believes that fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, beans, and seeds in their rawest and purest form are the most nourishing foods. If your imagination stops at alfalfa sprouts and grated carrots, hold onto your cutting board!Hardcover - 288 pages (May 1999) by Juliano, Erika Lenkert (Contributor), Juliano Brotman.

What can we do to help stop global warming, feed the hungry, prevent cruelty to animals, avoid genetically modified foods, be healthier and live longer? Consume a vegetarian diet. Noting the massive changes in the environment, food-production methods, and technology over the last two decades, John Robbins attacks contemporary factory-farming methods and demonstrates that individual dietary choices can be both empowering and have a broader impact on our environment. Paperback - 340 pages (July 11, 2001) by John Robbins, Dean Ornish MD.

The medical world has been touting the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet for decades. In The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen, Donna Klein provides more than 300 recipes suited to anyone who wants to eat a healthful diet free of animal products. Unlike many vegetarian or vegan cookbooks that simply take the meat or dairy products out of a recipe--or even worse, use tasteless substitutes--this book includes only recipes that actually exist in Mediterranean cuisine. You won't find any grainy cheese substitutes or spongy meat imposters here. Paperback - 251 pages (May 2001)by Donna Klein.

Beefing up for competition with vegetables only . . . Few segments of the population are more mindful of their food intake than athletes--whether it is a matter of carbo-loading before a marathon or fine-tuning nutrition to get the most out of a workout. This book combines the unique demands of sports with the vegetarian diet. Registered dietitian and elite vegetarian athlete Lisa Dorfman provides step-by-step information on how to exercise, train, and compete at your best by eating a plant-based diet. Paperback - 256 pages

Vegetarian Express claims that each of its recipes can be prepared in 28 minutes or less. If preparation time sometimes stretches to 40 minutes on a few of the more complicated recipes, it hardly matters, for you end up with an extraordinarily delicious, low-fat meal in as much time as it takes for the local pizza place to deliver one of its greasy pies. This book was written with busy people in mind: folks who like to eat well but don't have the time to spend steaming, blanching, soaking, and simmering after a full day of work. Paperback - 212 pages

Soybeans and the products made from them have been shown to be among the healthiest foods available. Soy is rich in protein, is a good source of and calcium, contains no cholesterol or saturated fat, and contains plant estrogens, which have been shown to be powerful cancer-fighting agents and are effective in lowering cholesterol and relieving symptoms of menopause. This book is the most complete source for scientific and practical information on soy. Paperback - 320 pages

Finally back in print--the definitive volume on Indian vegetarian cooking. Created by a noted author and lecturer, Lord Krishna's Cuisine features more than 500 recipes, filled with fresh produce and herbs, delicate spices, hot curries, and homemade dairy products. All recipes are based on readily available ingredients and have been scrupulously adapted for American kitchens. The recipes are enlivened by the author's anecdotes and personal reminiscences of her years in India, including stories of gathering recipes from royal families and temple cooks, which had been jealously guarded for centuries. Hardcover - 799 pages

Some people are vegetarians because they think a meat-free diet is good for you. Some believe it's good for the planet. Others just want tasty food; they want it cheap, they want it easy, and they want it now. Whatever your reasons, check out this book's 135 great-tasting recipes for meat-free pasta, pizza, tacos, fajitas, soups, salads, breakfasts, desserts, and more. Paperback - 272 pages (July 2000) by Carole Raymond.

Robin Robertson's Rice & Spice is a creative celebration of the sumptuous and healthful meals that can be made with the world's most popular grain. Its one hundred recipes, all meatless and every one delectable, make for quick and easy ways to put a flavorful and nutritious dinner on the table. From pilafs and paellas to jambalayas, stir-fries, and risottos, from Indonesian Fried Rice to Jamaican Rice and Peas, the unassuming grain has never seemed so alive with possibility. Paperback - 176 pages (April 15, 2000) by Robin Robertson.

Bestselling cookbook author Jay Solomon concocts easy-to-make, delightful meals with healthful, all-natural ingredients. The results are so delicious that people won't miss the artery-clogging meat, eggs, or dairy products that these dishes avoid. Recipes include: Stove-Top Quinoa Pilaf, Warm Southwestern Couscous with Black Beans, Jasmine Burrito with Refried Black Beans, Herb-Roasted Potatoes, Rice Puddings, and more. Paperback - 256 pages