My beef with meat
Subtitle: the healthiest argument for eating a plant-strong diet--plus 140 new Engine 2 recipes
By: Rip Esselstyn
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 279
ISBN-13: 9781455509362
Subjects: Vegetarianism; Nutrition; Fire fighters; Health
Description: "The New York Times bestselling author of The Engine 2 diet is back with the definitive guide to the benefits of plant-based eating--and all new recipes"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The facts. Animal protein is dead wrong ; Plants are plentiful in protein ; Plant-based proteins are completely complete ; Vitamin B12 : not a problem! ; Plants are iron-strong ; Plants are bone-strong ; Humans are herbivores ; The many myths of meat ; Grass-fed meat is no better than grain-fed ; Craving meat isn't natural ; The problem with Paleo ; Eating plants is easy ; Eating plants is thrifty ; The world is a plant-based cornucopia ; The Mediterranean myth ; Real men and real women eat plants ; Plant-strong : the athlete's X-factor ; Lose the moderation mentality ; Plants are eco-friendly ; Avoid contamination, eat plants ; Chocolate! You bet! ; Plants perk up your pecker ; Veggies give verve to your vulva ; It's never too late to start a plant-based diet ; It's never too early to start a plant-based diet ; Take plants, not supplements ; Barbecue + meat = danger ; Oil is the new snake oil ; There's something fishy about fish oil ; Poops from heaven ; Carbs are king! ; Don't believe everything you read about soy ; Eating "animals" isn't nice ; Eat plants, lose weigh, feel great ; Be done with dumb diets ; Conclusion : bring on the plants!; title: The recipes. Breakfast ; Sides and appetizers ; Pizzas and flatbreads ; Sandwiches ; Warm comfort foods ; Cool comfort foods ; Tacos! Burritos! Quesadillas! ; Pasta creations ; Burgers and fries ; Dressings and dips ; Hummus and spreads ; Pasta sauces ; Salads ; Salsas ; Soups ; Desserts and chocolates.