The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegan Living, Second Edition, explains the many benefits and dispels the myths that stand between readers and a healthy vegan lifestyle, showing an easy way to adopt veganism as a lifestyle, including: Tips for transitioning your diet, body, and belongings to a vegan lifestyle in small steps. Easy ways to get the protein, calcium, and other nutrients the body needs without consuming meat or dairy. The benefits of raw foods and how to get more of them into the diet. Vegan nutrition for expectant mothers. How to peacefully coexist with non-vegan family members at mealtimes, holidays, and when dining out. How to stock a vegan pantry and substitute vegan ingredients in favorite recipes. How to be an informed, conscious vegan consumer of food, clothing, and personal care products. The book also includes more than 50 completely updated vegan recipes for every meal of the day.

The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year offers new parents a clear, comforting companion devoid of the "musts" and "shoulds" that abound in other new baby books. Rather than focusing on rigid guidelines to development, it acknowledges that babies are people, and they do things in their own time and ways. The authors are both parents, one of them with the additional benefit of being an experienced pediatrician, and their advice and suggestions are all based on medical knowledge and the latest advice on the baby grapevine. The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year content also includes: The moment of birth and beyond – what a newborn looks like, what the tests will be like, feeding, bonding, and taking the baby home. Clear explanations of milestones for the first year of life, broken up by quarters – and how they may vary from baby to baby. Advice and suggestions on feeding, caring for, and interacting with baby over the year. Teething, sleeping, crawling, pooping – how things happen and change as the months pass. Common illnesses, appropriate foods, necessary equipment, and more.

Children can thrive on a vegan diet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegan Eating for Kids shows parents how they can raise a happy, healthy child on a vegan diet. The guide presents all the nutritional needs for children up to 12 years old, outlining what they need at what stage in their lives, and what vegan foods can provide those nutrients. • The only book to present a complete plan for raising a vegan child • Includes delicious vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and snacks that especially appeal to children • Will appeal to the nearly 5 million vegetarians/vegans in the United States • Includes complete nutritional lists of fruits, vegetables, and nuts • Features tips for teaching children how to cope in a non-vegan world

Describes the advantages of vegetarianism, the range of foods available to vegetarians, and how to shop for and prepare vegetarian meals

Unlock the empowering journey of motherhood with 'Nurturing Bonds: A Comprehensive Guide to Breastfeeding Wellness'. Seamlessly navigating through the intricacies of breastfeeding, this essential handbook equips every woman with the knowledge and confidence to nurture her baby naturally. From preparing for the breastfeeding journey to overcoming challenges, establishing routines, and embracing the emotional connection, each chapter offers invaluable insights and practical advice. Discover the joy of nourishing your baby while prioritizing your well-being, supported by expert guidance, real-life stories, and actionable strategies. Whether you're a first-time mom or expanding your family, this book is your trusted companion on the remarkable path of breastfeeding, fostering a bond that lasts a lifetime.

This up-to-date guide addresses all the subjects you would expect to find in an authoritative book on pregnancy "plus" issues of special concern to the 60 to 80 percent of women who hold jobs during their pregnancies: . Is my workplace safe for my developing baby? . When should I tell my employer that I am expecting? . How can I handle the discomforts of pregnancy when I need to work? . What laws will protect me when I take medical leave? The answers to these questions and myriad others can be found in the pages of this practical and reassuring book.Dr. Marjorie Greenfield draws from her experiences as an obstetrician and working mom, and from more than a hundred interviews with mothers ranging from factory workers to high-powered attorneys, to create a unique resource for working women. Dr. Greenfield includeschecklists for multitasking working moms-to-be, helpful illustrations, stories and advice from experienced mothers, and information on everything from planning a pregnancy to balancing life after the baby is born. "The Working Woman s Pregnancy Book" is an invaluable expert resource that will inform, reassure, and empower any working woman throughout the miraculous journey of her pregnancy."

Rose Elliot, one of the world's most popular and influential vegetarian cooks and cookbook authors, is known for her practical, easy-to-prepare, and innovative recipes. In this new collection, Elliot presents more than 120 of her favorite vegetarian and vegan dishes. Drawing on cuisines from around the globe, Elliot combines an abundance of vegetables with fresh herbs, savory spices, beans, grains, and soy products to produce delicious, healthful, energizing dishes that rely on easy-to-follow techniques and exciting flavors. Family-pleasers like Noodles with Peanut and Ginger Sauce, Best-ever Chili, or Quick Broiled Mediterranean Vegetables accompanied by Light and Creamy Hummus make weekday meals a snap, while Mushroom Pâté en Croûte, Red Onion and Goat Cheese Flan, or Broiled Vegetable Lasagna would be at home at the most sophisticated dinner party. Looking for something lighter? Try the summery Bean Salad Niçoise or Griddled Tofu with Chili Peppers, Bok Choy, and Ginger. And if you're in the mood for a sweet finish to your meal, look no further than luscious Honey and Cinnamon-roasted Figs, intensely flavored Lemon Cake, or dense and gooey Chocolate Mousse Cake. Elliot provides menu plans for quick after-work meals, dinner parties, and seasonal celebrations, as well as information on healthy vegetarian living, losing weight, and creating balanced meals for your children. Beautifully illustrated with over 50 stunning color photographs of recipes and ingredients, New Vegetarian Cooking will inspire and delight vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who wants to cook a vegetarian meal for themselves, family, or friends.

Your all-in-one guide for a fit pregnancy! As a mom-to-be, you want the best for your baby and yourself. You need sensible, up-to-date advice on maintaining a healthy diet and a robust fitness level. The Everything Guide to Pregnancy Health and Nutrition is your ultimate mother's helper for diet, exercise, nutrition, and more--at every stage. Inside, you'll find information on: Determining your caloric needs When (and when not!) to exercise The best and worst foods for pregnancy Exercises for all your major muscle groups Vegetarian or vegan pregnancies Getting back into exercise after your baby is born With extra information on pre- and post-pregnancy health, this guide is the perfect handbook for mamas-to-be looking to stay healthy!