<p><strong>A major step forward for <i>everyone</i>—vegan, vegetarian or omnivore—seeking the lifelong health benefits of plant-powered eating: A complete program that starts <i>today</i>.</strong></p> <p>Hundreds of studies lead to this one conclusion: The healthiest diet on the planet is a plant-based diet. Plant-based eating has been linked to abundant health benefits, including increased lifespan, a lower risk of heart disease and cancer, and better brain health. Now, for everyone from omnivores who want to cut back on meat and eat more vegetables, to vegans looking to benefit even more from the healthiest plant foods, <i>The Plant-Powered Diet </i>meets all readers where they are, explains the dramatic benefits of eating more plants, and provides an all-in-one guide to re-engineering one's diet, day by day.<br /><br />Sharon Palmer, a nationally recognized nutrition expert and editor of the respected wellness newsletter <i>Environmental Nutrition</i> (circulation about 80,000), gives readers the low-down on nutrient-packed plant proteins, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and plant fats—as well as herbs, spices, chocolate, coffee, tea, and wine. Then she explains exactly how to take the “powerful plants plunge,” with a realistic 14-day plan guiding readers through the supermarket, the kitchen, making school lunches, ordering in restaurant, healthy eating on-the-go, exercise, and more—culminating with 75 original recipes, for every meal, all with complete nutritional data.</p>