Foreword

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Introduction

1

PART I

BEING VEGETARIAN: WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

9

Chapter 1

Vegetarianism 101: Starting with the Basics

11

Chapter 2

Vegetarians are Sprouting Up All Over: Why Meatless Makes Sense

25

Chapter 3

Nutrition Know-How for Living Vegetarian

37

Chapter 4

Supplement Savvy

59

Chapter 5

Making the Transition to Meat-Free

73

PART II

PLANNING AND PREPARING YOUR VEGETARIAN KITCHEN

89

Chapter 6

Getting Familiar with Common Vegetarian Ingredients

91

Chapter 7

Shopping and Stocking Your Vegetarian Pantry

107

Chapter 8

Cooking Tools and Techniques

123

PART III

MEALS MADE EASY: RECIPES FOR EVERYONE

145

Chapter 9

Beyond Cereal and Toast: Whipping Up Breakfast Basics

147

Chapter 10

Serving Simple Starters

161

Chapter 11

Enjoying Easy Soups, Salads, and Sides

173

Chapter 12

Making Meatless Main Dishes

183

Chapter 13

Baking Easy Breads and Rolls

197

Chapter 14

Dishing Out Delicious Desserts

205

Chapter 15

Celebrating the Holidays, Vegetarian-Style

217

PART IV

LIVING — AND LOVING — THE VEGETARIAN LIFESTYLE

227

Chapter 16

Getting Along When You’re the Only Vegetarian in the House

229

Chapter 17

Vegetarian Etiquette in a Nonvegetarian World

237

Chapter 18

Dining Away from Home in Restaurants and Other Venues

251

PART V

LIVING VEGETARIAN FOR A LIFETIME

265

Chapter 19

When You’re Expecting: Managing Your Vegetarian Pregnancy

267

Chapter 20

Raising Your Vegetarian Baby

277

Chapter 21

Meatless Meals for Children and Teens

287

Chapter 22

Aging Healthfully: Vegetarian Lifestyles for Adults of All Ages

301

PART VI

THE PART OF TENS

315

Chapter 23

Ten Sound Reasons for Going Vegetarian

317

Chapter 24

Ten Simple Substitutes for Vegetarian Dishes

323

Chapter 25

Ten Vegetarian Lunchbox Ideas

329

Index

335