Admittedly, this review isn’t going to be comprehensive as the book just came on Saturday and I haven’t had much of a chance to read it yet. That said, this book makes the connections between diet and disease extremely understandable. It’s written in a sensible and as conversational tone as I think could be possible given the research and information discussed. Besides the well-presented text, it also has clean looking charts and graphs for the more visual-minded reader.
The book is broken into 4 sections:
Part I – The China Study (which includes a section on Protein, always a fave topic with vegans!)
Part II- Diseases of Affluence (which includes all the big names diseases you’d expect)
Part III – The Good Nutrition Guide (which includes the 8 principles of eating right)
Part IV – Why Haven’t You Heard This Before? (which appears to delve into some of the misinformation that is commonly available and why it is so prevalent)
As vegans, many of us are more aware of the healthful benefits that accompany our lifestyle. This book provides hard research that may help to encourage others to explore the effects of diet in their own lives and certainly opens the door to discussions about eating a plant-based diet. This is one of the books that I’m reading with a highlighter in my hand to mark the points that I’ll want to refer back to in the years to come, and I think you will, too. This is a book that can change lives and the information should be shared with those we love to help them live longer, fuller, healthier lives.
You have a chance to win a copy of this book. All you have to do is post a comment to this post to be entered for a random drawing that will close one week from today, November 9th. I’d like to thank Benbella Books for sending along 2 free copies, one for me and one for you.
And, just so I don’t leave you foodless on this first post since Vegan MoFo has ended, check out this version of Scrambled Tofu Benedict. It could have used more spinach, but sometimes you use what you’ve got. And yes, that’s Daiya Cheddar cheese in the sauce.
Don’t forget to enter the contest! And be sure to check back to see if you won.
39 Comments
The more I hear about this book the more I know I need to read it.
And the scramble looks yummy.
That scramble looks so good !
Thanks for having this contest! I have been wanting to read this book for some time
rebeccastar at gmail dot com
I want it, I want it!!
This is a great contest idea! I, too, have not read it yet but I think would give me a lot of useful knowledge for my vegan arsenal.
paprikapapaya at hotmail dot com
I read this book years ago when I got it from the library, but it would be great to read it again and have my own copy!
Your tofu looks amazing
Courtney
Well I would looove a free copy of a book. =)
I’ve been wanting to read this for some time. I’ve read a few others along this line but have heard so many great things about this book.
jricciut@hotmail.com
I can’t wait to read this book and would love to get a copy of it!
Everyone needs to read this book.
Oooh, that Scramble looks yummy! Also – I WANT THAT BOOK!
Sounds super interesting, thanks for the giveaway!
Excellent book
I would love a copy to give to a friend that is pretty much moving to veganism. Love your blog! I have it bookmarked to try some recipes!!!!
This book is great and after I read it I made the decision to go vegan 3 years ago! Everyone should read it.
very yummy looking, and of course I want the book
I’d love a copy of this book! Thanks for the contest.
I would love a chance to win the book. I have heard so much about it and it would be the perfect thing to pass onto my omnivorous family once I am done.
-K
Awesome book!
Looks like a good read!
Hi Tami! I’m always a sucker for free books!
Just came out? I read it like two years ago! They must have updated it? It’s a great book.
This is a book that I have had on my reading list for a while, but just haven’t gotten yet!
That is the book that made me finally go vegan. Seriously, it’s that compelling.
i would love to win that book!
I am not vegan, (yet). This book would be great for my husband to read who thinks a good diet consists of equal parts protein, fat, carbs (no mention of vitamins, minerals,etc.)
I’ve also heard a lot about that book, so I’m intrigued.
I <3 Daiya cheese and your scramble looks mouth-watering!
I really want a copy to have as a reference, as I doubt I will ever see my original copy again. This is an excellent book!
I’d love a copy cuz I think I’m one of the few vegans left who has never read it… although I refer people to it all the time, haha.
I read The China Study here a while back–borrowed it from the library. It is a wonderful book. I have been wanting to get myself a copy. I’d love to win one.
Thanks for being so generous.
Take care,
Still haven’t gotten a chance to read it and so would love to have my own copy to share with my friends and family
I’ve read this book and I highly encourage EVERYONE to read it. It’s very easy to read and the information is amazing!
count me in! thanks
I’d love a copy of The China Study!
I’ve always wanted to read “The China Study,” but just haven’t gotten around to it yet. Winning this contest would help remedy that situation.
your scramble looks perrfect!
I’ve read about half of this book; it’s pretty densely packed with great info. I’d love to own a copy (I had borrowed it from our local library), so I can finish it and then loan it out to friends and family.
funny, just yesterday I was thinking “who was giving away the China Study, I really need to read that!”… then I was lured over by the apple cake (probably not china study-compatable!) and saw it was you. So, consider me officially entered!
The China Study changed my life! Enjoy it!
I’d love to have a copy of this book! The apple gingerbread cake looks delicious, So happy to see a new recipe and I look forward to trying it!