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Plant Based Nutrition and Health
This is the book no vegan should be without not just for our own health, but to challenge myths about veganism put about by the ignorant, the uninformed and those with vested interests in the exploitation of animals.
Studies show that vegetarians live years longer than the general population. With the right choices, vegans could live even longer than vegetarians. We all know we should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and make sure we get our B12, but after that it gets confusing:
* Which foods help us to achieve and maintain an ideal weight?
* How can we reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer?
* We've all heard of cholesterol, but what about homocysteine?
* Where should we get our omega-3 fatty acids?
* Which foods protect our bones and which guard against dementia?
* Why do the Japanese live so much longer?
* What about the Mediterranean diet?
* Do we need a host of expensive pills and potions to achieve a balanced diet?
Backed up by 37 pages of scientific references.
