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CYPHER7
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I've read and would recommend Becoming Vegan, Vegan for Life, and Eating Animals. I'd like to read Eat & Run since I'm an eater and a runner (though not ultras -- eek!).
HEALTHYLU1
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I read the "Skinny Bitch" books - or enough to get the premise - and also Alicia Silverstone's cookbook - the Kind Diet. The SB books may be good for others, not for me. AS's cookbook is okay, but I know that some recipes used unusual ingredients, and didn't define them. Like the diet field in general, there is a lot of junk out there....
DS9KIE
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Eating got me into this mess and eating is going to get me out of this mess
The greatest act can be one little victory ...Celebrate the moment as it turns into one more. Another chance at victory another chance to score. The measure of the moment is a diff'rence of degree. Just one little victory, a spirit breakin' free. One little victory. - Rush
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JULESRULES78
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Thank you for the "Eat&Run" recommendation. I would like to pick it up.
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HEALTHYLU1
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I am reading "Eat & Run" right now - about Scott Jerek, the ultra-marathon runner and vegan. It's a good read for inspiration and for the fun of it. Not so much for facts and figures. A few recipes are included.
SWEETMAGNOLIA2
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The China Study is my favorite.
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BIGTEACUP
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I also agree with The China Study and How to Reverse and Prevent Heart Disease, those are the books that got me on a plant based diet.
Eat Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants ~Michael Pollan
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BONIDALE
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I second The China Study. It's a really good reference. How to Reverse and Prevent Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn is an excellent resource as well. The Engine 2 Diet by Rip Esselstyn, his son, has recipes, but also a lot of straightforward facts on a vegan diet.
Boni Co-Leader Vegan Fitness and Nutrition
"There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going." Anon "Finishing is winning." "Treat everone you meet as if they have a sign around their neck, "Make me feel important."
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JULESRULES78
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I would suggest Eating Animals and the China Study. Becoming Vegan was very informative too, though I think it is slightly outdated.
Edited by: JULESRULES78 at: 8/2/2012 (08:24)
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ANNAMOLLY
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I've just recently converted.. I was a vegetarian for years though.. so taking the next step to vegan won't be so tough, i don't think. I just want to make sure im properly educated. Anyone know of some good books for me to read? I don't really want recipe books (im traveling right now so I can't do mass amounts of cooking anyways) but just good things about vitamins, the food, etc... someone told me to read Skinny Bitch and I did, but i can say I was less impressed with that book.....
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