Becoming VeganI’ve been wanting to take a look at this book for a long time, and I was lucky to finally pick up a copy. “Becoming Vegan”, which you can check out here on Amazon, is all about the nutritional aspect of being vegan. Sometimes it seems like there too much about the nutrition and you should just calm down and eat, but learning to eat well will not only make you healthier, but will make being vegan a lot easier.

So, onto the book. Let me first say: boy, I wish I had this when I first went vegan about three years ago! It has never been a struggle, but at the same time I have never really known the particulars nor have I been overly concerned for my health besides packing on the carbs before a race. So, what does this book teach you? Let’s start from the beginning.

The first chapter of the book takes us through the history of veganism and vegetarianism, in order to introduce the many facets of what we do. With that background, it starts to get really interesting. The second chapter immediately goes into studies about veganism and its connection to long-term health an disease.

For me, this is one of the most compelling personal reasons to switch to veganism, so it is nice to see it all quantified, from diabetes to cancer to heart disease. If you’ve ever wondered about the long-term health affects of veganism and want some hard evidence, this book is a good place to find it (and is full of good references for further reading).

From there, “Becoming Vegan” dives into the nitty gritty of being vegan and being healthy. Here’s a few chapter titles just to get an idea:

  • Plant Protein
  • Vitamins for Vegan Vigor
  • Phytochemicals
  • The Vegan Food Guide
  • Growing Vegans
  • The Vegan Athlete

The last chapter is of particular interest to me, because, after all, I am a vegan athlete. Since this part of my health is my biggest concern, I can tell you that this book really nails the topic dead on. Not only do I feel like a learned a lot, but the information in this book is dead on compared to all the other reading I’ve done.

So in conclusion, every vegan needs this book. Pick up a copy today.

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