Nathaniel Fried
If you’re after furthering your knowledge of the vegetarian diet then look no further than this list of 11 incredible books every vegetarian should read.
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#1 Meat Is for Pussies
[This book is] an incredible read, definitely a can't-put-down book that is as educational as it is funny, reverent, and straight to the point.
Particularly for guys who are vegetarian, who can sometimes be the target of weird comments about real men eating meat, Meat Is For Pussies is a testosterone-y tome written by a guy who has been a total punk rock icon. It has equal appeal for people of any gender and gives you great comebacks to stupid comments people might try and bring you down with, and if you don't laugh out loud while you're reading it, you're not human.
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Contributor: Tabby from justcantsettle.com
#2 Moosewood Cookbook
This iconic cookbook is an institution adapted from Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca, NY. It opens with key ingredients and tools to stock a vegetarian kitchen, and the recipes read as a narrative full of practical tips in procurement, methods of preparation, substitutions, and more. Everything a vegetarian needs to know about doing veggie the right way is in this time-tested book.
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Contributor: Tina Marinaccio MS RD CPT from tinamarinaccio.com
#3 The Vegetarian Myth
I would highly recommend this book to anybody implementing a vegan or vegetarian diet, not necessarily to convince them to change their ways, but at least to consider that some of their motivations for choosing a plant-based diet may not be so well founded.
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Contributor: Rob Arthur, CSCS, PN2, PHC from coachroba.com
#4 Stuff Every Vegetarian Should Know
A pocket-sized handbook which acts as a guide for beginners and “advanced” vegetarians alike. Lists, benefits, shopping tips, and more are included in this neat read. If you are eating solely plant-based foods, you need to do it right. And this book is a great way to begin and follow through.
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Contributor: Caleb Backe from mapleholistics.com
#5 The China Study
This one caused a large stir when it was first published, in 2005. It became one of the best-selling nutrition books of all times, and is worth a read. There is some place for criticism of the authors’ findings, but that doesn’t negate the importance of this book. Evolution or not, we need to contend with contemporary human existence and its shortcomings.
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Contributor: Caleb Backe from mapleholistics.com
#6 Eating Animals
I am a sucker for anything Foer writes, and this is yet another classic example of his style. You either love it or hate it. Foer wrote this book as a meditation on whether or not his newborn baby should eat meat, and on why it is that we eat meat. Like I said, Foer’s style is known for its polarizing effect, but it is still a fascinating read, nonetheless.
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Contributor: Caleb Backe from mapleholistics.com
#7 The Omnivore’s Dilemma
All about food, agriculture, business, industry, and diversity of ideas and practices in America. What is it exactly that we are sitting down to when we approach our supper plates? How do our everyday choices impact ourselves and our surroundings? All that and more, in this truly riveting and sometimes humorous book.
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Contributor: Caleb Backe from mapleholistics.com
#8 In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
Micheal Pollan theory goes a little something like this: eat food, not too much, mostly plants. This book was one of the first in the industry to draw a connection between industrialized food and the effect it has on our environment. The book presents many facts as to why dietary fat is linked to chronic illness.
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Contributor: Lisa Danielson from idealraw.com
#9 Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet
This book takes a look at why our international system is so important when it comes to processing and digesting foods. It suggests that if you suffer from an inflammatory disease, that you can help lessen the side effects through dietary changes.
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Contributor: Lisa Danielson from idealraw.com
#10 The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook
The 700+ recipes in this comprehensive collection show you inventive and uncomplicated techniques for making boldly flavored main dishes, appetizers, soups and stews, pasta, pizzas, and more. Discover vegetarian makeovers of classic comfort food like Mushroom Bolognese (a combination of cremini and dried porcini mushrooms, soy sauce, and tomato paste replicate the meaty complexity of traditional Bolognese) and creative recipes like Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Gratin (earthy Swiss chard sautéed with shallot, garlic, and butter is the perfect foil for the sweet spuds).
Whether you’re a committed vegetarian or simply want to eat more vegetables and grains, this collection of re-imagined, meatless comfort food and all-new recipes inspired by ethnic cuisines will help you cook and eat well. Of the 709 total recipes, 300 are fast (start to finish in 45 minutes or less), 500 are gluten-free, and 250 are vegan.
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Contributor: Brian Franklin
#11 Color Me Vegan
This book has incredible recipes and explains what nutrients can be obtained through different colored foods. It helps focus the mind on getting nutrients instead of feeling deprived of meats.
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Contributor: Kelsey Duke from kelseyduke.com
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