Vegetables Rock!: A Complete Guide for Teenage Vegetarians: A Cookbook

by Stephanie Pierson

If you're confused about going veggie, here is the perfect resource for basic nutrition information, great tips, a helpful Q&A, and recipes for vegetarian meals even nonvegetarians will love!

Vegetarianism can help the environment, raise your consciousness, and make a cow very happy.  But for teenage vegetarians--and perplexed parents--there seem to be more questions than What can I eat? How do I know I'm getting enough protein and vitamins? What's a lacto-ovo? Does all veggie food taste like cardboard? Vegetables Rock! answers these questions and more on what going vegetarian is really all about, including--

How vegetarians help save the planet
A primer on the history and values of vegetarianism, from veganism to macrobiotics
The lowdown on foods containing hidden animal products
Tips for braving the perils of cafeteria dining
What to say to meat eaters who give you a hard time
Survival strategies from successful vegetarian teens
What to eat in restaurants, diners, and fast-food places
Lists of veggie-friendly colleges, restaurants, websites, and mail-order sources
60 delicious recipes--all made with ingredients from your local supermarket!

Choosing vegetarianism is the first big step.   Vegetables Rock! is the next.

Genres: Food, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not a teenager, but I've been vegetarian for quite a few years now and this book is just awesome. Really yummy sounding recipes, fantastic advice and all very simple and straightforward. Great for confused parents, new and old vegetarians. Only downside is having no pictures!

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought This book was awesome and really gave me a chance to go over the pro's of being a vegetarian. I'm thinking about trying some of those recipes...:)

[Kaisa Mettille · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was informative and short