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The Greenprint: Plant-Based Diet, Best Body, Better World
New York Times bestselling author
Introduction by Jay-Z and Beyonce
Accessible and easy-to-follow, The Greenprint is a movement to embrace your absolute best and healthiest life.
Based on the latest nutritional research, this plan is packed with over 60 recipes, plus exercise and lifestyle secrets, to lose weight, increase energy and boost your metabolism – all while reducing your carbon footprint.
The Greenprint unlocks a whole new way to eat better for your body, and the planet.
Introduction by Jay-Z and Beyonce
Accessible and easy-to-follow, The Greenprint is a movement to embrace your absolute best and healthiest life.
Based on the latest nutritional research, this plan is packed with over 60 recipes, plus exercise and lifestyle secrets, to lose weight, increase energy and boost your metabolism – all while reducing your carbon footprint.
The Greenprint unlocks a whole new way to eat better for your body, and the planet.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2018
364 people are currently reading
519 people want to read
About the author
Marco Borges
24 books14 followersMarco Borges, an exercise physiologist, author and vegan has spent the past 20 years teaching people how to lead healthier lives.
Marco has written for Us Weekly, Brides.com, The Knot and a host of websites including his own "Healthstyle Blog" and has been featured in numerous publications. He has developed extremely successful group fitness programs for both adults and children. Through his passion for people and communicating a healthy lifestyle, Marco continues to fight the obesity epidemic one person at a time.
Marco lives by a simple mantra - "I am committed to making a difference every day!"
Marco has written for Us Weekly, Brides.com, The Knot and a host of websites including his own "Healthstyle Blog" and has been featured in numerous publications. He has developed extremely successful group fitness programs for both adults and children. Through his passion for people and communicating a healthy lifestyle, Marco continues to fight the obesity epidemic one person at a time.
Marco lives by a simple mantra - "I am committed to making a difference every day!"
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February 14, 2019
I don't care if Marco Borges is the personal friend and dietitian for Beyonce & Jay-Z....he's not a good writer and at one point was literally yelling at me to be vegan or die. Which, might be true. But this book only convinced me that Marco Borges is not the person with whom I want to discuss it. Hard pass.
July 7, 2019
One of the best health books I've read so far!
The Greenprint is a plant-based nutrition book which also includes sections on fasting, dealing with emotional eating, and doing what's best for the planet's health as well as our own!
(All in a gorgeous package with glossy pages and a nice font!)
Well done, Mr. Borges!
5 Stars
The Greenprint is a plant-based nutrition book which also includes sections on fasting, dealing with emotional eating, and doing what's best for the planet's health as well as our own!
(All in a gorgeous package with glossy pages and a nice font!)
Well done, Mr. Borges!
5 Stars
March 22, 2019
I was keen to read about transitioning to a vegan diet as I had read a lot about the environmental benefits of veganism.
This book appeared to be about how to transition to a vegan diet. Unfortunately, there is not a lot in it about the mechanics of transitioning, which wasn't really mentioned until half way into the book, the first half of the book is an argument for veganism. That's fine as far as it goes, though there were descriptions of cruelty against animals that I felt needed to be signposted, as they were upsetting. This part of the book was very repetitive.
The transition advice was just to switch one meal at a time, and a list of substitutions that can be made. I was expecting more than that really, at the very least I was expecting to hear about other people who had transitioned, and the things that they struggle with, and how they overcame those things. Some accounts were related, but not in the people's own words, but only giving the benefits that those people had after transitioning, which isn't that useful to me now. The stories that were given were sometimes contradictory.
Going plant based means never having to go hungry again, I was advised, then the story of a person transitioning was given, and it said that he admitted to being hungry on the diet. No explanation of why. Serving sizes are suggested, but was he eating those serving sizes and still hungry? Was he eating low calorie density food and not giving himself enough beans, or fats? Is hunger a normal part of transitioning? Who knows. Don't eat anything that your Grandmother wouldn't recognise as food. Well my Nan would not have recognised nutritional yeast, ground linseed, or quinoa as food.
And I didn't like the effort to squeeze everything into some sort of resemblance of 22. The suggestion that people do 11 days one vegan meal a day 11 days 2 vegan meals a day and 22 days 3 vegan meals a day is weird. You can't tell people when they are ready to move up to the next step. Surely if you want to suggest a timetable, you want to make sure it allows planning, and food prep time, both of which are highlighted as important, though not explained in depth. So switching up midweek seems just dumb.
The suggested diet is very plant heavy. Most people when switching would be increasing their plant consumption considerably. Is that going to cause digestive problems? Gas from beans is mentioned, but nothing else about how a person with a biome used to very little fibre will fare when they suddenly start consuming a great deal of fibre. Maybe the writer just doesn't know how to advise, but the book seemed to be marketed as a guide to transitioning, and it was disappointing that the advice given was to just get on with it.
I felt that this book was like getting advice from someone busy doing other stuff and talking to you over their shoulder, rather than something that was like someone supporting me, individually through transitioning.
Last, but not least, why not reference your sources properly. Yes, there is a list of sources, but if I wanted to find out about something mentioned in the book, I would have a lot of work to find what source it was from. Be kinder to your readers.
This book appeared to be about how to transition to a vegan diet. Unfortunately, there is not a lot in it about the mechanics of transitioning, which wasn't really mentioned until half way into the book, the first half of the book is an argument for veganism. That's fine as far as it goes, though there were descriptions of cruelty against animals that I felt needed to be signposted, as they were upsetting. This part of the book was very repetitive.
The transition advice was just to switch one meal at a time, and a list of substitutions that can be made. I was expecting more than that really, at the very least I was expecting to hear about other people who had transitioned, and the things that they struggle with, and how they overcame those things. Some accounts were related, but not in the people's own words, but only giving the benefits that those people had after transitioning, which isn't that useful to me now. The stories that were given were sometimes contradictory.
Going plant based means never having to go hungry again, I was advised, then the story of a person transitioning was given, and it said that he admitted to being hungry on the diet. No explanation of why. Serving sizes are suggested, but was he eating those serving sizes and still hungry? Was he eating low calorie density food and not giving himself enough beans, or fats? Is hunger a normal part of transitioning? Who knows. Don't eat anything that your Grandmother wouldn't recognise as food. Well my Nan would not have recognised nutritional yeast, ground linseed, or quinoa as food.
And I didn't like the effort to squeeze everything into some sort of resemblance of 22. The suggestion that people do 11 days one vegan meal a day 11 days 2 vegan meals a day and 22 days 3 vegan meals a day is weird. You can't tell people when they are ready to move up to the next step. Surely if you want to suggest a timetable, you want to make sure it allows planning, and food prep time, both of which are highlighted as important, though not explained in depth. So switching up midweek seems just dumb.
The suggested diet is very plant heavy. Most people when switching would be increasing their plant consumption considerably. Is that going to cause digestive problems? Gas from beans is mentioned, but nothing else about how a person with a biome used to very little fibre will fare when they suddenly start consuming a great deal of fibre. Maybe the writer just doesn't know how to advise, but the book seemed to be marketed as a guide to transitioning, and it was disappointing that the advice given was to just get on with it.
I felt that this book was like getting advice from someone busy doing other stuff and talking to you over their shoulder, rather than something that was like someone supporting me, individually through transitioning.
Last, but not least, why not reference your sources properly. Yes, there is a list of sources, but if I wanted to find out about something mentioned in the book, I would have a lot of work to find what source it was from. Be kinder to your readers.
February 13, 2022
I noticed this oversized, heavy book at my public library, wondering what exactly a greenprint is. It's basically the carbon footprint you leave when you eat a plant-based diet that is composed mostly of locally-grown, less-processed foods. Marco Borges, with an introduction by friends Jay Z and Beyonce, came out with The Greenprint: Plant-Based Diet, Best Body, Better World in 2018. Born and raised in Cuba, he lives in California now.
What intrigued me the most about the book were the 22 laws it promotes, laws like eating only plants, water is life, movement begets movement, perfection is the enemy of progress, and eat the food that loves you back (plants). He advocates taking small steps towards a plant-based diet and guides you through the long process in three tiers.
I like his advice to focus on the delicious foods you're adding to your diet, rather than focusing on what you're cutting out. I'll add that our taste buds will begin to wake up to the new, fresh tastes, but it may take a few weeks to be fully realized.
As a Cuban American he's always enjoyed plant food and notes that Cubans only added meat to their diet when the Spaniards ruled them.
I expected more hot, spicy recipes from him, but only noticed two recipes that used paprika or cayenne pepper. His Cuban Black Beans only uses oregano. His favorite foods include black beans, avocado, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and kale, but you'll find eggplant, butternut squash, spinach, and tahini a fair bit. His favorite sweetner is maple syrup and he uses way too much olive oil, but he does use sea salt. I was glad to see a Red Lentil Dal, but have never heard of a black kind.
The recipe section is about a quarter of the book and they seem mostly simple, although the slow cooker or pressure cooker is never used. Canned beans are usually used and he likes almond milk, but has an oat milk recipe very different than mine.
It's a good book to encourage you to think about what you eat and why that matters to not only your health and fitness, but to our environment. Full of color pictures it'll tempt you, for sure!
June 7, 2022
Review #51 of 2022
Did I buy this book at Goodwill because I saw Beyonce (and Jay-Z) wrote the forward? Yes. Should I, a vegetarian of >15 years, have known better? Also yes.
I do not know who the intended audience is for this book. It does not give any actual useful advice for people who want to transition from a "normal American diet" to that of a fully vegan, non-processed, plant-based diet. In fact, it sets them up for failure by promising they will get all the nutrients they need if they just eat LOTS of plants...meanwhile the author acknowledges he takes a B12 supplement 🤷. The first year I was a vegetarian I was so sick because I was not getting enough iron...its extremely important to educate yourself on how to get the nutrients your body needs...and I promise a spinach smoothy wasn't the answer.
Further, while there are references in the back of the book it is difficult to fact check because the author does not provide many in-text citations.
Here are some of my favorite "useful" quotes from the book...
"A German study found that drinking about a half-gallon of cold water daily can help you burn up to an extra 50 calories a day. Researchers theorize that the metabolism surge comes from the extra effort needed to elevate the water's temperature to the temperature inside your body. Water can also help you feel more full before a meal." This has big ED energy.
"Fiber may ease irritable bowel syndrome and other inflammatory bowel conditions" Or you know increase the chances of having a flare-up because legumes are harder to digest...but we won't mention that.
Finally, none of the recipes report any nutritional facts...like why would I expect those in this alleged vegan nutrition guide? Silly me 🤦.
Long story short: I stupidly found myself surprised that a diet book that is disguised as a vegan transitional nutrition guide is a pile of trash.
Did I buy this book at Goodwill because I saw Beyonce (and Jay-Z) wrote the forward? Yes. Should I, a vegetarian of >15 years, have known better? Also yes.
I do not know who the intended audience is for this book. It does not give any actual useful advice for people who want to transition from a "normal American diet" to that of a fully vegan, non-processed, plant-based diet. In fact, it sets them up for failure by promising they will get all the nutrients they need if they just eat LOTS of plants...meanwhile the author acknowledges he takes a B12 supplement 🤷. The first year I was a vegetarian I was so sick because I was not getting enough iron...its extremely important to educate yourself on how to get the nutrients your body needs...and I promise a spinach smoothy wasn't the answer.
Further, while there are references in the back of the book it is difficult to fact check because the author does not provide many in-text citations.
Here are some of my favorite "useful" quotes from the book...
"A German study found that drinking about a half-gallon of cold water daily can help you burn up to an extra 50 calories a day. Researchers theorize that the metabolism surge comes from the extra effort needed to elevate the water's temperature to the temperature inside your body. Water can also help you feel more full before a meal." This has big ED energy.
"Fiber may ease irritable bowel syndrome and other inflammatory bowel conditions" Or you know increase the chances of having a flare-up because legumes are harder to digest...but we won't mention that.
Finally, none of the recipes report any nutritional facts...like why would I expect those in this alleged vegan nutrition guide? Silly me 🤦.
Long story short: I stupidly found myself surprised that a diet book that is disguised as a vegan transitional nutrition guide is a pile of trash.
December 30, 2022
I think that the general guidance about a whole food plant-based diet is definitely the way to go. I find there’s a lot of repetition, but if it gets people to change their habits, I guess it’s ok.
July 30, 2019
Didn't make it past the introduction, which seemed pretentious, preachy, and full of promises how it would change your entire health and surrounding.
My husband and me literally just made the transition to almost exclusively vegetarian., for exactly the same basic reasons: health, environment and sustainability. I don't know who his audience is, but the intro did nothing to make me want to listen to the rest.
My husband and me literally just made the transition to almost exclusively vegetarian., for exactly the same basic reasons: health, environment and sustainability. I don't know who his audience is, but the intro did nothing to make me want to listen to the rest.
April 15, 2019
This book is a long pep talk written by Marco Borges who helped various clients transition to a plant-based lifestyle. Two of his most famous clients, Jay-Z and Beyonce, introduce the book: "We want to challenge you, as we challenge ourselves, to move toward plant-based foods."
The first half of the book is a explanation of the 22 Greenprint Laws (Marco Borges' basic approach). The first is Eat More Plants (and less of everything else). If you want to make the change to a more plant - based lifestyle for your health or the planet's and you've balked at the size of the change, Marco does a great job of breaking the whole challenge into small steps and encouraging you to make just one. He also lays out some of the nutrition and climate science underlying his approach.
Marco is an exercise physiologist so not a medical expert, but I have read much longer and more science-based tomes and he is following the best in nutrition writing while also making it much easier for you to read and digest his words. If you are looking for a change, this book, with its consistently upbeat approach, will be a big help.
The second half of the book is a recipe collection, sharing easy ways to "Eat More, Weigh Less" (Rule #3), which is a simpler way to talk about the standard American diet's lack of fiber.
The first half of the book is a explanation of the 22 Greenprint Laws (Marco Borges' basic approach). The first is Eat More Plants (and less of everything else). If you want to make the change to a more plant - based lifestyle for your health or the planet's and you've balked at the size of the change, Marco does a great job of breaking the whole challenge into small steps and encouraging you to make just one. He also lays out some of the nutrition and climate science underlying his approach.
Marco is an exercise physiologist so not a medical expert, but I have read much longer and more science-based tomes and he is following the best in nutrition writing while also making it much easier for you to read and digest his words. If you are looking for a change, this book, with its consistently upbeat approach, will be a big help.
The second half of the book is a recipe collection, sharing easy ways to "Eat More, Weigh Less" (Rule #3), which is a simpler way to talk about the standard American diet's lack of fiber.
September 22, 2019
This is a borrow book from my local library. After two days of reviewing I found only a few things that were helpful. (1) The laws he list have some great psychological information of why to go plant based and how to help your mind make the transition. (2) Part 2 lists three transitional tiers. I realized I was in tier 2, ramp-up.
What I didn’t’ like about the book was: (A) He mentioned, I needed to read a lot before finding, he had never been overweight, nor obese, and he discusses way to slim down. (B). He’s not a senior — I am. Our body structure and the way it responds to food is different. (C) I also didn’t like the suggested menus nor the recipes. For me anything that has over 3-5 ingredients is a turn off. All his smoothies (my favorite for breakfast is a green smoothie) included some type of milk, nut, etc. I dislike any smoothie with any type of milk. I prefer green tea. I really want simple. Some of the recipes did sound enticing. I’m not a cook and at my age I don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen any longer than I need. For someone who does, this book is for you.
Have closed the book. Now at least I know what qualities I want in an author and at least some information on helping obese seniors between Keto and plant based. FYI, keto is not recommended for seniors or those with Type 2 diabetes (my physican told me this and after reading/reviewing 14 keto books I found this information buried as well. Another big learning lesson.
I’m making progress with a process of elimination and learning.
What I didn’t’ like about the book was: (A) He mentioned, I needed to read a lot before finding, he had never been overweight, nor obese, and he discusses way to slim down. (B). He’s not a senior — I am. Our body structure and the way it responds to food is different. (C) I also didn’t like the suggested menus nor the recipes. For me anything that has over 3-5 ingredients is a turn off. All his smoothies (my favorite for breakfast is a green smoothie) included some type of milk, nut, etc. I dislike any smoothie with any type of milk. I prefer green tea. I really want simple. Some of the recipes did sound enticing. I’m not a cook and at my age I don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen any longer than I need. For someone who does, this book is for you.
Have closed the book. Now at least I know what qualities I want in an author and at least some information on helping obese seniors between Keto and plant based. FYI, keto is not recommended for seniors or those with Type 2 diabetes (my physican told me this and after reading/reviewing 14 keto books I found this information buried as well. Another big learning lesson.
I’m making progress with a process of elimination and learning.
May 7, 2019
Borges created this truly beautifully designed book that explains in details the benefits of changing to a plant-based diet. Like Borges, I also transitioned to a completely plant-based diet rather than suddenly making the change. I became a pescatarian (vegetarian + fish) in 2002, then I gave up gluten and dairy in 2016 (due to illness...leading to a celiac diagnosis), and finally giving up fish and eggs to be full "vegan" in 2017. Borges presents 22 "rules" to begin living a healthier livestyle, including transitioning to a full plant-based diet. He goes through all the health and other medical benefits associated with eating plant-based while also debunking myths commonly brought up against a vegan lifestyle. Borges also includes a ton of yummy and easy recipes in the back of the book for those wanting to try out plant-based meals without knowing where to start. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the either the health benefits, environmental benefits or animal welfare benefits of a plant-based diet. I also recommend this book to current vegetarians or flex-itarians who might want to try going completely plant-based.
September 6, 2019
The 22 laws are rather repetitive and could easily have been reduced. My guess is he wanted a “law” for everyday so had to make minute distinctions in the laws so that he could make them separate. Even when he uses the same justifications/reasons/evidence for multiple laws.
It reads more as a personal account of what a whole food plant based diet has been like for him, with anecdotes of friends, than a science or research based book. The latter being what Mr. Borges seems to want this book to be.
The last 110 pages or so are meal plans and recipes. The ones I’ve read sound good and straight forward. He misses the opportunity to explain that several of the recipes are methods and that you can interchange fruits, veggies, greens, nuts, seeds, and even types of non-dairy milks with what he’s provided to expand your options.
Overall it’s a good read and helpful for people newly interested in a vegan or whole food plant based eating. He does provide some arguments, in everyday speech, that can be used to help sway family towards more plant based meals.
It reads more as a personal account of what a whole food plant based diet has been like for him, with anecdotes of friends, than a science or research based book. The latter being what Mr. Borges seems to want this book to be.
The last 110 pages or so are meal plans and recipes. The ones I’ve read sound good and straight forward. He misses the opportunity to explain that several of the recipes are methods and that you can interchange fruits, veggies, greens, nuts, seeds, and even types of non-dairy milks with what he’s provided to expand your options.
Overall it’s a good read and helpful for people newly interested in a vegan or whole food plant based eating. He does provide some arguments, in everyday speech, that can be used to help sway family towards more plant based meals.
March 5, 2019
Marco Borges, CEO and founder of 22 Days Nutrition created Greenprint, a set of guidelines helping people to make the transition to plant-based eating. This book is not only packed with those helpful guidelines, but it's also packed with tantalizing recipes, shopping lists, and meal plans to get you started. I especially appreciated the introduction that included specific studies illustrating the health benefits of eating plant based (live 4-7 years longer!) and the positive environmental impacts of going plant based (cut down your carbon footprint by 1,560 kilograms of carbon dioxide annually!). A great resource for those starting out on the transition to either more plant based meals or a complete transition (or those of us who just want more recipes!). I also loved reading this book as my favorite plant-based protein bars are made by 22 Days Nutrition!
Sarah M. / Marathon County Public Library
Sarah M. / Marathon County Public Library
March 30, 2020
This beautiful book was a gift and it was right up my alley! It is very accessible for those new to the plant-based lifestyle. Since I have been a plant-based eater for years, I didn’t come away with anything new, information-wise, but it was still an enjoyable review. Also, THE RECIPES! The book has a large section of delicious and easy-to-make recipes, with beautiful pictures to inspire and entice you to give this lifestyle a try. One negative for me was that the author purported that oils are healthy fats, with which I (along with other strict WFPB eaters/mentors/doctors) definitely disagree. Oils are processed foods, highly caloric, and do not fall into the WFPB umbrella, even if they are vegan. Still, this book is a great and motivating first step for those interested in giving this lifestyle a try.
April 26, 2019
Continuing my current obsession with nutrition, I read this book which is essentially a guide and encouraging push towards plant-based eating. If you want to get healthier and clean up your diet, there is a lot of good info here in easy to digest chapters (laws) about the Greenprint (how your choices affect not only your health, but the environment and the health of our planet.)
Whether you want to replace one meal a day with a plant-based meal, or learn about the vegan lifestyle, there is a lot to learn if you are new. This is a pretty good guide--the author is obviously vegan and encourages everyone to do the same, but acknowledges that small steps are ok too and that everything you can do to educate yourself and make better food choices will benefit your health.
Whether you want to replace one meal a day with a plant-based meal, or learn about the vegan lifestyle, there is a lot to learn if you are new. This is a pretty good guide--the author is obviously vegan and encourages everyone to do the same, but acknowledges that small steps are ok too and that everything you can do to educate yourself and make better food choices will benefit your health.
January 23, 2019
Marco Borges, CEO and founder of 22 Days Nutrition (who make the best vegan protein bars!), created Greenprint, a set of guidelines helping people to make the transition to plant-based eating. This book is not only packed with those guidelines, but it's packed with tantalizing recipes, shopping lists, and meal plans to get you started. I especially appreciated the introduction that included specific studies illustrating the health benefits of eating plant based (live 4-7 years longer!) and the positive environmental impacts of going plant based (cut down your carbon footprint by 1,560 kilograms of carbon dioxide annually!). A great resource for those starting out on the transition to either more plant based meals or a complete transition (or those of us who just want more recipes!).
March 10, 2024
cuốn sách không chỉ đưa ra thông tin khuyên bạn nên ăn thuần thực vật mà còn đưa ra những con số và dẫn chứng thuyết phục để chúng ta thực hiện.
22 điều luật nhưng mình nghĩ tóm gọn lại khoảng 10 điều là ổn.
thực vật giúp ta no bụng, khoẻ mạnh, minh mẫn mà không hề khiến ta mất năng lượng. tuy nhiên, hẳn những người ăn thuần thực vật phải dũng cảm và kiên trì lắm.
vì từ bỏ thịt cá trứng sữa, với mình là rất khó.
mình sẽ cố gắng cắt giảm thịt thôi, còn ăn thuần thực vật thì chắc là chưa (tại thời điểm mình 24 tuổi)
thêm:
cuốn sách có hình ảnh thức ăn đẹp, mà mỗi tội font chữ hơi nhỏ =)))
22 điều luật nhưng mình nghĩ tóm gọn lại khoảng 10 điều là ổn.
thực vật giúp ta no bụng, khoẻ mạnh, minh mẫn mà không hề khiến ta mất năng lượng. tuy nhiên, hẳn những người ăn thuần thực vật phải dũng cảm và kiên trì lắm.
vì từ bỏ thịt cá trứng sữa, với mình là rất khó.
mình sẽ cố gắng cắt giảm thịt thôi, còn ăn thuần thực vật thì chắc là chưa (tại thời điểm mình 24 tuổi)
thêm:
cuốn sách có hình ảnh thức ăn đẹp, mà mỗi tội font chữ hơi nhỏ =)))
February 15, 2019
Somewhat repetitive, but I purchased rather than wait to see if library would have down the road. It will be good to go back to and reference and hammer each point or Law home more- also i don’t think anyone-could argue that all of the recipes don’t look amazing. All points toward Plant Based is by far the best way to be for our bodies and environment- it is possible for anyone - you can start today and it is all outlined how-
June 10, 2019
"It is seriously time for you to address your eating habits," said my doctor. He recommended that I think about a plant based diet, and I found this book on my own. I listened to it on Audible. Read by the author. Bottom line: after I listened to it, I bought the hardcover in order to see all of the recipes and additional information supplied in the actual book. The author makes a very compelling case; I am still sticking to the recommendations that he made and I adopted.
August 25, 2019
I’ll be honest, I partly read, partly skimmed this book, as some chapters were new and interesting information, and some were more geared towards new vegans. So while I didn’t gain a lot from the front bit, I love the layout and would have enjoyed this book immensely a couple years ago.
For me now, the recipes at the back all look delicious and I’m excited to test some of them out, which made this still worth the read, even for someone who’s been on a plant based diet for a few years.
For me now, the recipes at the back all look delicious and I’m excited to test some of them out, which made this still worth the read, even for someone who’s been on a plant based diet for a few years.
December 21, 2021
Cuốn sách với bản dịch siêu tệ. Vô vàn lỗi sai về chính tả, trình bày, vô vàn cách diễn đạt loằng ngoằng tối nghĩa. Chưa thấy cuốn nào to đẹp hoành tráng mà chất lượng bản in tồi tệ như vậy. Nội dung thì lặp đi lặp lại việc ăn thuần thực vật là tốt, còn các món khác như thịt, cá, trứng, sữa đều có hại cho bản thân và môi trường. Phần cuối sách là cách chế biến các món ăn thuần thực vật, phù hợp với phương tây hơn là Việt Nam.
January 11, 2019
Greenprint by Borges, Jay-Z and Beyonce is phenomenal and inspiring. The recipes are really varied and some of the nutrition and exercise information is niche and are real gems. Borges brings together the best of the best for this super guide to revolutionizing your life. Greenprint is a must read for all to-be healthies, vegans, and foodies or even those already properly introduced.
November 6, 2023
Since I've already been plant based for years, I read this book out of curiosity and not to develop a new way of living. Although I didn't agree with everything, it's very approachable. I especially like that it points out that this diet is possible for everybody, not just rich white women, which seems to be the stereotype.
May 25, 2019
I’m not into ‘diet books’ but I like cookbooks that give healthy information. This was a really good one. Lots of great tips and info in reasonable chapters (short!) Aiming to get into plant-based eating 100%....except for pizza night and summer ice cream!
January 1, 2020
Not as good as I had hoped, but for someone just leaning toward a plant based diet, it's a quality book. I've been plant based for a decade, so much of the information wasn't new to me. I do hope people can find inspiration from it.
May 14, 2020
This book is definitely aimed at people who can just fathom giving up meat but don't know how or why. And I think it goes too light on answering both of those questions.
It was an easy read but nothing memorable for me.
It was an easy read but nothing memorable for me.
November 24, 2020
This is an easy read that should be an *introduction to people who are unfamiliar with sustainable eating and what a meat-heavy, processed foods diet can do to the body. It covers all the plant-based eating basics. Despite already knowing a lot of the info in this book, I still enjoyed reading it!
April 3, 2019
Some good recipes and information but kind of verbose.
May 31, 2019
The author is victimized by society's one of the big fallacies that he does not know about basic knowledge of fat role. Stopped reading.
October 3, 2019
Very interesting read. Don't know if I have the commitment but I would like to try.
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