101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian
Author: Pamela Ric
For many years, Pamela Rice authored and produced a pamphlet entitled 101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian, keeping it updated with six editions over thirteen years. Known to all who have read it as "The Mighty Convincer," the pamphlet offered pointed, bite-sized arguments for choosing the meatless diet from the perspectives of human health, animal welfare/rights, economics, and the environment. Over 180,000 copies of the pamphlet have been put into circulation. The success she gained from the pamphlet grew to the point where Ms. Rice was able to open the Vegetarian Center of NYC (the first of its kind in the nation).
Now Ms. Rice has written an expanded and fully resourced book-length version of 101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian, filling out the details of her argument and providing up-to-date information, but maintaining her engaging and informed style. She covers everything from the conditions for animals on factory farms to disappearing fish stocks, lagoons of animal waste, high incidences of heart disease, colon cancer and other diseases, and other information from industry periodicals, newspapers, magazines, Web sites, and other less readily available sources.
A work of prodigious scholarship and dedication, written with wit and skill, 101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian is sure to become the handy reference work for vegetarians who want to give their meat-eating friends one book that explains why they do what they do, and for meat-eaters who want to understand all the arguments for a meatless diet.
Author Bio: Aside from the Vegetarian Center, Pamela Rice is also the founder of the nonprofit VivaVegie Society and the editor of The VivaVine, both based in New York City. As president of the society, Ms. Rice, and scores of volunteers she managed, has engaged in creative methods of vegetarian outreach. Tens of thousands of copies of her pamphlet, 101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian, have been distributed to passersby on New York City streets since 1991. Ms. Rice has appeared on television in the United States on several occasions and has been profiled in The New Yorker magazine.
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Expanding on her popular pamphlet of the same title, vegetarian writer/activist Rice thoroughly covers all the practical reasons to go vegetarian, including (in addition to the welfare of animals) social, medical, economic, and-especially-environmental concerns while avoiding spiritual or religious reasons. Examples of her reasons include "The Cancer connection: The `Big C' and meat" and "Fossil fuel alchemy: The oil in your meat." Rice aims to let the facts speak for themselves and not to attack anyone's eating habits or beliefs. She accomplishes this by thoroughly documenting all her 101 reasons, using respected mainstream sources, such as U.S. government reports, major newspapers, peer-reviewed journal articles, and other citations from scientists, doctors, and government officials. Although Rice jumps from topic to topic, intending to give readers the big picture, she includes a page that lists "reasons by category" as well as a comprehensive index for those interested in a specific aspect of vegetarianism. A well-written and -documented indictment of the meat industry and its impact on the world, this is an excellent source for students writing papers on or debating this topic. Recommended for all libraries.-Robert Flatley, Kutztown Univ., PA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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The Fresh Start Thermogenic Diet: The Proven Program for Lasting Weight Loss through Fat-Burning Foods
Author: Cathi Graham
Cathi Graham lost over 186 pounds and kept if off for more than 20 years with a simple diet secret.
In 1982, Cathi Graham tipped the scales at 326 pounds and her doctor scribbled three words on her medical chart that would forever change her life: "patient morbidly obese." Horrified, she began intensive research and discovered the power of thermogenic foods—foods that stimulate your metabolism and help you burn fat.
The Fresh Start Thermogenic Diet explains this revolutionary way to lose weight, and helps you create an overall plan to reduce your weight for a healthier life. Thermogenic foods, such as hot peppers, apple cider vinegar, salsa, and celery, help you lose weight no matter what your body type.
Complete with inspirational stories from people who have lost weight on the diet, The Fresh Start Thermogenic Diet provides an eating plan to fit your specific needs and body type, including a special program to help end emotional eating.
A literal life-saver for people dealing with a diagnosis of morbid obesity as well as an effective diet for anyone who wants to shed pounds, The Fresh Start Thermogenic Diet is a tried and trusted way to lose weight and keep it off. 15 photos.
Table of Contents:
Table of Contents:Introduction: Cathi’s Story
PART I HARNESSING THE POWER OF THERMOGENIC FOODS
Chapter 1: What Are Thermogenic Foods?
Chapter 2: How to Make Thermogenic Foods Work for You
Chapter 3: Other Foods to Rev Up Your Metabolism
PART II DIETING FOR YOUR BODY TYPE
Chapter 4: Are You an Apple or a Pear?
Chapter 5: The Carbo Cleanout Plan for Apple Body Types
Chapter 6: The Glycemic Plan for Pear Body Types
PART III MAKING THE DIET WORK FOR YOU
Chapter 7: How to End Emotional Eating
Chapter 8: The Importance of Exercise
Chapter 9: How to Maintain Your Energy and Beauty
PART IV RECIPES FOR THE THERMOGENIC DIET
Chapter 10: Recipes Featuring Thermogenic Foods
Chapter 11: Recipes for the Carbo Cleanout Plan
Chapter 12: Recipes for the Glycemic Plan
Food Journal
Thermogenic Foods
Glycemic Index
Resources and Suppliers
Sources and References
Index
About the Author
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