Synopsis (from Netgalley, the provider of the book for me to review.)
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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 micronutrients, and how the amino acids found in protein promote healthy growth. They learn how to determine their recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein. The authors target specific age groups, as well as athletes and pregnant women, and offer recommendations for how to obtain all the vital protein and nutrients their bodies require.
From a lower carbon footprint to plant compounds that help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, the case for eating more plant protein is strong. Pantry suggestions, cooking tips, and thirty recipes make it easy to put this essential information into practice.

I always remember from high school home-ec - eat rice and beans together to get a complete protein: this goes well beyond it. There is a lot of information in this book and it is all helpful in how to get enough protein via plants and plant-based foods. The recipes are well written and understandable by cooks of all levels and you can easily add animal products or meat to them to make everyone in your family happy. And if you are into carb footprint and plant compounds, this is an extra special book.
A personal aside from me .. chicken has one ingredient and "chik'n" has 80+ - which do you think is better for you???
We cannot keep plant-based diet books on our shelves and I can see this one will be checked out often.
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