Description
Whether you want to improve your overall health, shed a few pounds, demonstrate your compassion for animals, or help the environment, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, dubbed "The Vegan Martha Stewart" by VegNews magazine, holds your hand every step of the way, giving you the tools, resources, and recipes you need to make the vegan transition - healthfully, joyfully, and deliciously. In this one-stop, comprehensive guide, Patrick-Goudreau: debunks common nutrition myths and explains the best sources of such nutrients as calcium, protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids helps you become a savvy shopper, eat healthfully affordably, restock your kitchen, read labels, and prepare nutrient-rich meals without feeling overwhelmed offers practical strategies for eating out, traveling, hosting holiday gatherings, and attending social events provides delicious, nutrient-rich, easy plant-based recipes empowers you to experience the tangible and intangible benefits of living a healthy, compassionate life, including achieving healthful numbers for cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and more.
About the Author
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is changing the way we talk about, think about, and treat other animals. A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is an award-winning author of seven books, including the bestselling The Joy of Vegan Baking, The Vegan Table, Color Me Vegan, Vegan's Daily Companion, and On Being Vegan. She is an acclaimed speaker and beloved host of the inspiring podcast, "Food for Thought," which has been voted Favorite Podcast by VegNews magazine readers several years in a row, and her new podcast, "Animalogy," is changing the way we talk about animals. She also co-founded the political action committee East Bay Animal PAC to work with government officials on animal issues in the San Francisco Bay Area. Colleen shares her message of compassion and wellness on national and regional TV and radio programs, including on a monthly vegan segment on Good Day Sacramento and as a monthly contributor to National Public Radio (KQED). She has appeared on the Food Network, CBS, PBS, and FOX; interviews with her have been featured on NPR, Huffington Post, U.S. News and World Report; and her recipes have been featured on Epicurious.com and Oprah.com. Colleen lives in Oakland, CA with her husband David and two cats, Charlie and Michiko.
Reviews
Whatever your motivation for making changes to your diet, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge is an extraordinary resource and guide by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. She inspires, motivates, and informs - all while tantalizing your taste buds with delectable plant-based recipes. This is a book to treasure." - Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition and host of What Would Julieanna Do?
"A compassionate and reasoned approach to vegan living. Readers on the fence or just starting the vegan journey will appreciate the intelligent discussion of issues they will face, and seasoned veganistas will enjoy the recipes and interesting factoids. With an earnest but level tone, Patrick-Goudreau provides all the tools one needs for making the switch to vegan cuisine, values, and lifestyle." -Publishers Weekly
"What a delicious way to get more energy, say good-bye to those stubborn pounds, and get healthy for good." - Neal D. Barnard, M.D., President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and author of 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart
"In this beautiful and compelling book, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau becomes your personal mentor for a 30-day journey that will change your life, improve your health, and create a kinder world. The challenge takes a month; the gifts last a lifetime." - Victoria Moran, author of Main Street Vegan and director, Main Street Vegan Academy
"A gorgeous, smart, insightful book to guide you through the ins and outs of eating a healthful vegan diet." - Rip Esselstyn, best-selling author of The Engine 2 Diet and My Beef with Meat
"With common sense, compassion, and crazy delicious recipes, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau takes you on a joyful journey that will heal your body, enrich your spirit, and nourish your mind (not to mention your belly). The 30-Day Vegan Challenge is a keepsake that will change your life for all its inspiration and information." - Kris Carr, New York Times best-selling author, Crazy Sexy Kitchen
"A beautiful and inspiring guide to the immense delight that can be yours with a healthy plant-strong diet." - John Robbins, author of Diet For A New America, President of Food Revolution Network
Book Information
ISBN 9781944903145
Author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Format Paperback
Page Count 330
Imprint Cameron & Company Inc
Publisher Cameron & Company Inc
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 191mm * 13mm
