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