This was a fascinating read and I learnt so much about plant proteins. The ideas and recipes were great, easy and achievable. This is definately a book I will be returning to often. Was a bit doubtful about cookies with black beans in but they were delicious and addictive.

Like many, I'm trying to reduce my intake of red meat and eat a more plant based diet. The protein aspect of veganism has long been its Achilles heel, thanks to inaccurate reporting in the press. I've frankly been wary about a plant based diet because of misconceptions about protein and worries that I wouldn't easily get all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

This book counters all the arguments. It is extremely comprehensive with data presented in a readable way - "jaw droppers" for example. The book confronts the arguments around the environmental impact of plant based diets versus meat based.

It covers how to calculate how much protein you need for a day. Two grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is considered a safe upper limit.

Dietary advice and recipes are given for infants and toddlers, children and teens, plant-based athletes and energetic elders. It's pleasing to see ingredients quoted both for the US (cups) and Europe (ML/grammes).

This is more about the information about plant based protein and the science and history behind it. It has a few recipes in it too.

This is a great resource! There are recipes but it is also a lot of information about the science aspect and history of plant-based and the SAD.

Making sure I get enough protein in my meals while eating vegan can be challenging for me. This cookbook gave great recipes and suggestions with how to add in plant protein sources and still make tasty recipes.

Honestly, the main focus of this book is proving that you can meet your protein needs on a vegan diet. It’s very scientific and goes into way more detail than I need on things like what every amino acid does. It also goes into all the stuff about how most people eat too much protein, how animal products are destroying the environment, etc. I am already quite familiar with all that. Where I thought the book was strongest were the chapters on individual needs, like for pregnant and breastfeeding people (they say women but trans and non-binary folks can get pregnant and breastfeed too), kids, seniors, athletes, etc.

I am over 50 now and need far more protein than I usually get. I’m only 5 feet tall and don’t weigh a lot, so I don’t take in that many calories anyway. And I’m keto for health reasons. I need healthy fats and more protein than I’m getting, and I like to concentrate on whole food and healthy ingredients. I was hoping this book would just help me work more plant based protein into my diet. The majority of the book isn’t for this purpose— it’s for convincing you to go vegan, explaining protein and amino acids, and then a few fairly generic vegan recipes. I appreciated that these have very complete nutritional information, but most of them were very high in carbs and also frequently very high in calories too. To maintain my weight at my size I only need 1200 calories a day, so a 500 calorie smoothie or bowl of oatmeal isn’t going to work for me. And that oatmeal has over 90 grams of carbs so I’d be over my daily carb licking the spoon.

I also disagreed with not mentioning health issues with processed meat substitutes and GMO, pesticide-laden products like nonorganic soy. I agree with the authors that science has shown that soy is generally quite beneficial, but not once we’re talking processed, polluted, genetically engineered soy. I felt that anything that wasn’t rah rah vegan was conveniently ignored, which takes away any faith I have in a resource.

The middle section is a good read, and will be helpful for vegans who want to understand their changing needs. Check it out at your library and see if the book is a good fit for you.

I read a digital review copy of this book via NetGalley.

I found this to be a fascinating and informative read—that being said this is a topic that I am interested in. I have been vegan for almost 3 years so I know it is possible to get the protein needed for balanced nutrition. What makes this book different is it gets into the history of the SAD (standard American diet) and the science behind plant-based options. If someone is anti-vegan/plant-based, or a newbie looking for quick guidelines to begin (which are there) they could easily get lost in the science/educational information in this book. For those seeking knowledge or information going in without bias the information is excellent.

While this is not a typical cookbook, there is a final section that includes some pretty versatile recipes—I found quite a few options that I am excited to try and will end up in my rotation.

This wasn't what I was expecting from this book. There was so much more information than I'd imaged. Some of it even I would say is more scientific. A lot of research has gone into this book, and makes a very educational read.

Wasnt getting enough proteinin my diet and wanted to add more. I really love some of these receipes. Would definitely recommend!

This is a nicely presented book that is perfect for those who are curious about or interested in learning more about plants and protein. Whether an athlete, pregnant mother, senior, or layman, this explains everything you need to know about protein: from the biological aspects to why certain sources are better than others.

The book breaks down as follows: Plant and animal protein: setting the stage; What is protein and why does it matter; Amino acids: the building blocks; Which foods provide protein; the environmental costs of protein choices; Protein in health and disease; Global protein: a planet in peril; Protein during pregnancy and lactation; Infants and toddlers, children and teens; Protein for plant-based athletes; Energetic elders, The plant-based plate, tips, and menus, The protein-powered kitchen, recipes.

Because of the colorful presentation, I highly recommend the print version over the Kindle. There are charts, graphs, and other visual aids to explain the concepts, many of which are somewhat difficult to read on a Kindle. Since it is such good information, you really do want easy access to it.

The recipes in back are your standard plant-powered staples: overnight oats, chia seed pudding, etc. etc. There are no images for them but they are pretty simple and should be straightforward to make.

The book is backed up by the research, making this ideal for skeptics who always seem to feel that a plant-based diet is never going to be healthy or able to deliver protein. As well, the importance for the planet and environment of eating less meat is a good starting point to understanding why the change is important. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

Thanks NetGalley for a copy of this book.

There is a lot of information packed into this book. The book discusses the benefits of eating planet based protein instead of animal based, helps reading figure out how much protein they need and give cooking tips and recipes. The books starts briefly with some policies and politics around animal vs plant protein. I really enjoyed this section of the book as some of the information I had not heard before. Several chapters of this books breaks down what protein is, why we need it and how it is used by the body. These chapters were a bit too much science than I want to read. I have read some of this information in other vegan books and honestly once I read it, I forget it. The author then breaks down how much protein people need to consumer. I found this information the most helpful. Protein needs depend on the age and activeness of the individual which is discussed at length. Finally, recipes are provided with the break down of nutritional information which I find extremely helpful.

Thank you Netgalley and Healthy Living Publications, for this eCopy to review

This was an interesting read on the benefits of getting your protein from plants instead of meat. It was a bit to technical for me and being new to plant protein I would have liked more recipes. Those given were easy to follow and not too complicated for everyday eating

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

An interesting read, especially for a vegan. A lack of recipes, in my opinion. Recommended.

Plant-Powered Protein : Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages is a book using studies and scientific research to encourage you to eat the best plant based protein sources. It is a bit too scientific for me and I find facts and figures a bit boring. I am already convinced of the benefits and would have liked to have seen loads more tasty and useful recipes. It is a great book for anyone who still needs convincing of the benefits or for anyone who just wants some more information. AA very useful book for lots of people.

A book packed with facts about plant based protein. Well worth the read! If you eat plant based, you plan on doing it, or have a general interest in the subject, then this is the book for you! The facts and figures, plus the studies shown in the book show that plants are more than enough! Personally I would not have added recipes into this book, but I am sure some will find them useful as well.

I was hoping it to be less scientific and more logic or practical with recipes. Also when I read that plant diet helps with erection problems I stopped reading. I love my veggies and absolutely believe in growing my own veggies to fight climate change but I cannot stand by false propaganda.

With many people choosing more plant-based eating, this is a great book to make sure you are receiving your body's nutritional needs. An excellent resource, and recommended.

This was a very informative book on the science and politics of the food industry. I felt that the book supported its statements with transparent references. The science was explained in a way that I could grasp. The recipes are amendable to provide anyone with satisfactory results. I enjoyed this book and am eager to try some of the strategies. Simply put... "Very Applicable"

This is a great book for anyone starting a plant-based/vegetarian lifestyle. The main focus is on protein, where we get it, and how much we need. It’s great for a beginner because it explains in an easy-to-understand way the difference between protein, carbs and fats. It does include some simple recipes that are high in protein, however, I would have liked to have seen more recipes included in the book.

As someone who has been eating a plant based diet for almost 5 years, I still continue to read and learn more about the benefits of it.
Ironically enough, I've only had 1 person in all that time ask me where I get my protein from! And if you're curious - beans, tofu, veggies, and I do also use a plant based protein powder once a day.
This was a great read on the health benefits of eating whole foods and eliminating animal products. It also gives great insight to the impact that the meat industry has on the environment and our health.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book!