As advertised: definitely a book about becoming vegetarian and how to do so safely
4 stars
Much of this is strictly educational, talking about the concerns folks have about those who become vegetarian when it comes to nutritional requirements and using studies to back up research showing how healthy vegetarianism can be in the long-term. It also talks about common nutritional deficiencies that may need addressing and how to compensate for the changes in diet to ensure your health.
The first 2/3 of the book is mostly these studies and facts about macro and micronutrients, what vegetarians and those of a typical omnivore diet may take in for nutrition (or a lack thereof). The last 1/3 has some helpful tips and scenarios for the socially inept or introverts who have to change up their social lives some, especially if you run in circles where food plays an important part in socialization. Some folks will understand you, some won't, and those chapters mention how to navigate …
Much of this is strictly educational, talking about the concerns folks have about those who become vegetarian when it comes to nutritional requirements and using studies to back up research showing how healthy vegetarianism can be in the long-term. It also talks about common nutritional deficiencies that may need addressing and how to compensate for the changes in diet to ensure your health.
The first 2/3 of the book is mostly these studies and facts about macro and micronutrients, what vegetarians and those of a typical omnivore diet may take in for nutrition (or a lack thereof). The last 1/3 has some helpful tips and scenarios for the socially inept or introverts who have to change up their social lives some, especially if you run in circles where food plays an important part in socialization. Some folks will understand you, some won't, and those chapters mention how to navigate your new normal in positive ways. There are also some interesting recipes I wouldn't mind trying out sometime soon.
A good reference book to keep on the shelf next to the cookbooks, and I definitely will have it there to remind me what I need to focus on (there's too much to just remember in these pages). Worth a look.