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The authors of Becoming Vegan explore the benefits of a vegan diet (eating without meat, eggs or dairy products). More and more people are being motivated to become vegans because of the impact of their nutritional choices on their health, the environment, animal rights, and human hunger. As registered dietitians, Davis and Melina are well-qualified to provide the latest information on:

• How a vegan diet can protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses
• Getting enough protein without meat
• Why good fats are vital and how to get them
• Meeting calcium needs without dairy products
• What vegans need to know about vitamin B12
• Balanced vegan diets for infants, children, and seniors
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding tips for vegan moms

About the Authors

Brenda Davis is a registered dietitian in private practice and co-author of the The New Becoming Vegetarian and Defeating Diabetes. She is a recognized leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. Chairperson of the Vegetarian Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association from 1999-2000, Brenda specializes in essential fatty acid nutrition and lifecycle challenges, and has published numerous articles on these and other topics relating to vegetarian nutrition. Vesanto Melina is a registered dietitian and co-author of The Food Allergy Survival Guide, New Becoming Vegetarian, and Raising Vegetarian Children.