Description
Jenn Sebestyen is the mastermind behind the popular blog . She is author of The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook and coauthor of The Meat-Free Kitchen. Jenn's work has been featured in media outlets like Better Homes & Gardens and the Washington Post. She is a mom of three and lives with her family in Illinois. Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with a Plant-Based Diet 5 Chapter 1: What Is a Plant-Based Diet? 7 Chapter 2: Seeing the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet 17 Chapter 3: The Macro and Micro Essentials of a Plant-Based Diet 31 Chapter 4: Packing an Extra Punch with Power Foods 53 Part 2: Converting Your Kitchen 67 Chapter 5: Taking the Plunge into a Plant-Based Diet 69 Chapter 6: Looking at What's on Your Plate 81 Chapter 7: Overhauling Your Kitchen Contents 95 Chapter 8: Being a Savvy Shopper 107 Part 3: Plant-Based Recipes for Success 117 Chapter 9: Brilliant Breakfasts 119 Chapter 10: Soups and Salads 141 Chapter 11: Lovable Lunches 175 Chapter 12: Super Suppers 191 Chapter 13: Simple Sides 215 Chapter 14: Appetizers and Snacks 231 Chapter 15: Sauces and Dressings 255 Chapter 16: Dreamy Desserts 267 Part 4: Plant Based for All Stages of Life 293 Chapter 17: Navigating Restaurants and Special-Occasion Dining 295 Chapter 18: Raising Children on a Plant-Based Diet 309 Chapter 19: Getting Older, Getting Wiser about Your Plant-Based Diet 325 Part 5: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 20: Ten Foods That Are Surprisingly Not Plant Based 339 Chapter 21: Ten Plant-Based Foods That Boost Your Immunity 343 Chapter 22: Ten Bad Things about Eating Meat 349 Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide 357 Index 361
This cookbook is a fantastic guide for anyone exploring plant-based eating! Jenn Sebestyen makes the transition easy with simple, delicious recipes and helpful nutrition tips. Perfect for beginners, it breaks down the basics while keeping meals flavorful and family-friendly. A must-have for healthier, sustainable eating!