The Practical Vegetarian is more than a cookbook - it is a complete guide to vegetarian cooking and food preparation which has been designed for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike Whether you are currently a vegetarian, just thinking about becoming one, or desiring to take a break from meat - perhaps for a couple of days out of the week - you will find The Practical Vegetarian an irreplaceable guide in your kitchen. A. The Practical Vegetarian is convenient; every recipe includes simple step-by-step directions. A. The Practical Vegetarian is realistic; utilize its valuable information...

This book will assist you in planning your daily meals to maximize your consumption of phytosterols. Phytosterols are natural plant-based substances that are in many foods. Adding foods containing phytosterols to your daily diet, in addition to the plan prescribed by your doctor, can help you to reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol by blocking the LDL cholesterol before it can be absorbed into your bloodstream. LDL cholesterol contributes to heart disease and blood vessel disorders. Another benefit of phytosterols is that they help protect levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol, even increasing it over...