Kathy Freston wasn't born a vegan. The bestselling author and renowned wellness expert actually grew up on chicken-fried steak and cheesy grits, and loved nothing more than BBQ ribs and vanilla milkshakes. Not until her thirties did she embrace the lifestyle of a veganist--someone who eats a plant-based diet not just for their own personal well-being, but for the whole web of benefits it brings to our ecosystem and beyond.

Kathy's shift toward this new life was gradual--she leaned into it--but the impact was profound. Now Kathy shows us how to lean into the veganist life. Effortless weight loss, reversal of disease, environmental responsibility, spiritual awakening--these are just a few of the ten profound changes that can be achieved through a gentle switch in food choices.

Filled with compelling facts, stories of people who have improved their weight and health conditions as a result of making the switch, and Q&As with the leading medical researchers, Veganist concludes with a step-by-step practical guide to becoming a veganist…easily and gradually. It is an accessible, optimistic, and illuminating book that will change the way you eat forever. No less delicious, still hearty and satisfying--just better for you and for all.

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Author: Kathy Freston
Publisher: Weinstein Books, 2011
ISBN-10: 1602861331
ISBN-13: 978-1602861336

Read Excerpt: Veganist: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, Change the World

Monday
Breakfast: Steel-cut oatmeal, sliced bananas, walnuts, rice milk
Lunch: Whole grain pasta with veggie sausages, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli; salad
Dinner: Seitan Parmesan with tomato sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes

Tuesday
Breakfast: Bagel with Earth Balance butter
Lunch: Sandwich with vegan cold cuts, nondairy cheese, avocado, pickles; tomato soup
Dinner: Tacos with "meat" crumbles, nondairy cheese, guacamole; salad

Wednesday
Breakfast: Bagel with almond or peanut butter
Lunch: Split pea soup with tempeh bacon, (nondairy) cheesy toast; salad
Dinner: Stuffed butternut or acorn squash with tofu; sautéed collard greens ...

About the Author
Kathy Freston is the author of four previous books, two of them--The One and Quantum Wellness--instant New York Times bestsellers. She appears frequently on national television, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Ellen, Good Morning America, The View, The Martha Stewart Show, and Extra.

Her articles appear regularly on the Huffington Post and Alternet, and her work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, Self, W, and Fitness, among other publications. She and her husband divide their time between New York and Los Angeles.

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