The fun and easy way to live a vegan lifestyleThe more your know about how your food is produced and processed, and how this affects your health, the more appealing it becomes to follow a happier and healthier pathway through life by eating a vegan diet. Whether you're trying to figure out if a vegan diet is right for you or are looking for guidance to make the switch, Living Vegan For Dummies has it covered!"Ve-gan" at the beginning — get the lowdown on vegan living and eating and advice on how quickly (or slowly) you can make the transition Planting the seeds of change — find out how to build a healthy vegan diet to make sure you get all the protein and other nutrients you need Sticking to your guns — get vegan-focused cooking and shopping tips, advice on how to keep the peace with meat eaters in your home, and meal-planning tips to help you stay true to your goalsTasting is believing — get delicious and easy-to-follow vegan recipes for breakfast, sides, lighter meals and main courses, and even dessertsGoing beyond the food — step out of the kitchen and learn how you can embrace the whole vegan lifestyle by shopping for animal-free clothing and footwear, vegan health and beauty aids, and household productsVegan living out in the real world — discover how you can walk the vegan walk at hotels, restaurants, and just about any social situationOpen the book and find:How a plant-based diet is better for youStrategies for selecting the best transition plan for your lifestyleReal facts about protein and other nutrients 40 tasty recipes that even nonvegans will enjoyTips on how to stock your pantry with vegan-friendly foodsQuick and healthy vegan snacks Excellent "mock" meatsAdvice on checking food labelsGuidance on educating family, friends, and your com