Leza Robinson comes up tough and has not been home in years. After her Aunt dies she returns to Youngstown, Ohio. Only to find out her ex, Victor is angrier then ever and wants his money back that she took or she will pay for it with her life. Desiree Baldwin has the perfect life or so it seems. She has a model like body and a big-time banker husband. All that comes crashing down when she walks in on her husband and what she thought was his cousin, in bed. Samantha Rose is what you call ho...

Discover how to meet your protein needs on a plant-based diet. Registered dietitians Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina join agrologist Cory Davis for a deep dive into the politics and fallacies surrounding plant-based protein. Together, they present the science and studies that validate why protein derived from plants is not only comparable to protein from animal products but is also often superior to it! Readers are given a clear understanding of the role of macronutrients and micronutrient...

This thoroughly revised edition of a seminal classic offers new evidence of the health benefits of a vegan diet, fresh insights into the treatment of animals in food production, expanded information on phytonutrients, in-depth coverage of all the essential nutrients (calcium, protein, essential fatty acids, good carbs, and vitamin D and B12), a thoroughly updated food guide, and guidelines for designing balanced vegan diets for all age groups, infants through seniors. Extensive yet easily ...

Current scientific studies show that most people with type 2 diabetes can reverse the disease by eating a plant-based diet and making other healthy lifestyle changes. The Kick Diabetes Cookbook provides a blueprint for what to eat to defeat diabetes and offers 100 quick-and-easy recipes that are delicious and satisfying. Diabetes authority Brenda Davis, RD, outlines an action plan for including more foods that help regulate blood glucose levels and avoiding foods that send those levels sky...

A practical guide for adults 50+ that shows how a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle can support healthy aging, prevent disease, and make everyday eating simpler, more enjoyable, and deeply nourishing.Written by award-winning authorities in the world of plant-based nutrition, Plant-Powered Seniors speaks directly to older adults who are curious about—or already committed to— plant-based eating. It answers the real questions seniors have about nutrition, mea...

An evidence-based, practical resource that explores the many benefits of a plant-based diet and provides parents with the tools they need to feed their families for health and with joy.Gold Award, 2020 Nautilus Book Awards, Health, Healing, Wellness & Vitality CategoryCanada Book Award, Best Books of 2020, Health CategoryWhile nearly all parents agree that a nutritious diet is important for children to thrive, most ...

Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina explore the health benefits of vegan diets compared to other dietary choices; explain protein and amino acid requirements at various stages of life; describe fats and essential fatty acids and their value in plant-based diets; investigate carbohydrate facts and fallacies; reveal the truth about wheat, gluten, and grains; pinpoint where to obtain calcium, iron, zinc and other minerals without animal products; clarify the importance of obtaining vitamin B12; a...

An evidence-based, practical resource that explores the many benefits of a plant-based diet and provides parents with the tools they need to feed their families for health and with joy.Gold Award, 2020 Nautilus Book Awards, Health, Healing, Wellness & Vitality CategoryCanada Book Award, Best Books of 2020, Health CategoryWhile nearly all parents agree that a nutritious diet is important for children to thrive, most feel that their children are not eating a healthy di...