First published 1991
Frances Moore Lappé presents her philosophy on transforming both personal health and global food systems through dietary choices. She shares her own journey of discovery and explains how Americans can eat in ways that benefit both their bodies and the planet. Lappé provides simple guidelines for healthy eating along with a streamlined system for meal planning. The book includes food combinations that create protein-rich meals without meat, plus practical kitchen advice for daily cooking. Hundreds of recipes demonstrate how plant-based eating can be both nutritious and delicious. This complete guide addresses the social significance of food choices while offering concrete tools for twenty-first century eating.
Genres: agriculture, non-fiction, health, 21st-century, alternative-medicine, food, activism, food-writing
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey
Period: 21st Century
528 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Ballantine Books