Pleasure Not Meating You: A Science-Based Approach to the Vegan Lifestyle (And Some Recipes, Too)

I am not a vegan. I am not even a vegetarian. Maybe I will eat less meat in the future (probably will eat less), but no current plans to stop eating meat completely and no plans ever to cut fish and eggs. But, as a coach, author, and founder of an online fitness community that has a lot of vegetarian members, I was thrilled to find this book.My dilemma in the past is that it's been really hard to find scientifically accurate vegan and vegetarian resources I can refer my readers to because I've found that vegans are so passionate about their personal ethics that sometimes their passion and strength of values (about animals) gets in the way of what science and evidence actually says about the nutrition. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first evidence-based book on vegan eating ever released.The first 30 or so pages are the background info, and the information is so good, I actually wish she had spent even more time in that introductory part. However, in that brief space, Melody covers all the major points and she debunks all the common myths about veganism, combining the passion of her personal values with scientific references to everything she says. (This is very different from what you may read in most vegan books)The rest of the book (pages 33 to 152) are all the recipes.I have to be honest, the book has a self-published look (I have the print version) and could have had better graphic design and typesetting / layout. But I like her honest and scientific / evidence-based) approach so much, I can't knock a star off for that - the content is 100% solid. Five stars

Few purchases have been as rewarding as buying this book. I am a committed omnivore with absolutely no understanding of vegan diets. Melody does an excellent job of explaining some of the rewards and challenges of the vegan diet. The recipes look intriguing and I will definitely be doing some of those soups.I will probably have to buy another copy because I found out today that my co-worker is vegan and has health problems. And they are the kind associated with an unmanaged vegan diet. I asked her about what she does for iron, vitamin D, B12, etc. and she immediately said those were all the deficiencies her doctor says she has. I loaned her Melody's book because she's nearly 50 years old and unaware of how to manage her diet. This book is going to really help her.

This book is absolutely perfect for anyone who already is or those wanting to simply learn more about a plant based diet. The book starts out by talking about common myths of veganism along with scientific evidence pertaining to those topics. I love the fun, simple and delicious recipes the book has to offer as well. All the recipes are super tasty and easy to incorporate into daily life. Nothing fancy, complicated or difficult so it is perfect for everyday eats! I love this book and highly recommend it to anyone!

Excellent science-based approach to eating vegan. Presenting solutions to challenges facing those pursuing a vegan lifestyle while dispelling common myths and misconceptions, Melody has created a very concise and easy to understand reference guide suitable for experienced vegans as well as new vegans and those curious about veganism. As a bonus, she's included some of her favorite recipes, most of which are very easy to prepare as well as delicious. Whether you are a longtime vegan or just curious, this is an excellent addition to your library.

This is a practical vegan cook book written by someone who walks their talk. If your looking for fancy pictures this is not for you. I’m not vegan but i wanted to learn more about It and have options, so It was perfect for me. I like how Melody tells her own personal story of why she became vegan.This chick is strong! I’ve seen her bending metal with her bare hands on Facebook videos.

Such a great introduction to cooking vegan recipes. Melody makes all the recipes super easy to follow - with detailed instructions on all kinds of dishes - from breakfast waffles to a vegan version of taco pizza! oh, and the "punny" jokes will keep you smiling.

I've seen a lot of books and talked to a lot of so called "experts" and this is the best guide I've come across relating to being Vegan and how to do it intelligently. And the food ROCKS!!! Nice work, Melody.

I'm loving this book. It's very easy to read and I love all the examples and substitutions for different ingredients. It definitely encourages me to continue to do my own research, but more importantly, to listen to my body's reactions to different foods.

It has been very informative for me, a big help to help me eat more plants and get the nutrients I need. My only ?? Would be a bit more info about creatine supplementation.