Albany Junior High School Library

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Cover subtitle: A kids' guide to life without meat.
Contents includes: Going veggie -- Ye olde vegetarian -- What's in a name? -- Why turn veggie? -- No meat beliefs? -- Planet in peril -- Polluting the planet -- A wasteful world -- Questions, questions -- Healthy living -- Healthy heart and body -- Finding replacements -- Exotic ingredients -- It is animal free? -- A veggie life -- Brace yourself -- V-day -- Your substitute bench -- Vegging out -- On veg-cation! -- Recipe section.
Summary: A vegetarian diet is great for your health, animal welfare, the planet - and even your taste buds! But taking that first step to go without meat can be daunting. This book provides clear reasons why you might choose to live without meat, and fantastic tips for everything from winning over your family to understanding food labels. It also gives key information about nutrition to m ake sure you are getting everything you need to live healthily. Plus, the book also includes delicious and easy-to-follow recipes.