The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being Vegetarian

by Frankie Avalon Wolfe

This guide is for anyone who has considered cutting down on meat, fish, or fowl intake, whether going completely vegetarian or not. It is the perfect introduction to both going meatless and the vegetarian lifestyle. The author focuses on ways to change eating habits as painlessly as possible.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Cookbooks, Vegetarian

352 pages, Paperback

First published February 10, 2003

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is truly for someone who is starting out and hasn't really looked into becoming a vegetarian. I picked up a few ideas, but most of it was common sense or stuff I already knew. Also, unless there's an updated version, this was published in 1999 and is pretty dated. There is a lot more access to information online (you don't need to order supplies from catalogs anymore) and more products in restaurants and stores than this book would lead you to believe. I guess that means we've made progress!

[Ambika · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just a bit preachy for my taste. Why I want to be vegetarian is my business, she doesn't need to preach to the choir (who are the ones buying this book).
And having a pyramid with a basis of good exercise. What's that about? I want to quit eating meat, not drink 8 glasses of water and exercise and believe in god.

But the recipes are good.

A bit more detail about nutrition and less preaching would make this the perfect vegetarian book.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was an ok intro to vegetarian life. I guess because I was looking for a way to incorporate more vegetables it was good, but it didn't address how to really keep balance in the protein/carb/fat ratio. I believe that is critical, and so many of the recipes didn't keep that balance, so i lost interest. It was good for a wide variety though.

[Andie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read for new Vegetarians. The first page is a cheat sheet showing the proper foods to eat for optimal health as a vegetarian. The book also offers a shopping list of important food items most vegetarians and vegans should have in their fridges and pantries.

[Kate Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty Informative but it's mostly common sense why you should eat certain foods and not others. I liked the different foods based on the different backrounds (Italian, Indian, Mexican etc etc.) and I found new things to try out!

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great overview of the benefits of vegetarianism, without being pushy or militant about it. It was a very helpful resource to learn about how to be a healthy vegetarian.

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had a bunch of really good information in it...a thought provoking read for me. The end got a little preachy for my skin though. But would recommend to anyone looking to go veggie.

[Kayce · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a month old vegetarian, I read this book from cover to cover and loved every word! I learned so much about nutrition in general and now feel prepared to stay on the journey of a meatless diet.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit preachy at times, but good nutrition information. Scant recipe selection.

[L Blaylock · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book right after my transition into being a vegetarian. I found it informative, insightful, and only slightly bias.

[Shawna · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars - Diet/Health

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of this is a bit dated but it's a good transitional book for those like myself who are looking to slowly make the change and refine to eventual vegans

[Keysha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Great info on how to balance your nutritional needs.

[Amy]

Cows are bad for you. Let them free!

[Chiara · Rating 4 out of 5]

remarkably complete and well explained.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative in helping me make sure I'm making the right choices and staying healthy.