Vegetarian Nutrition Resources

This publication is a compilation of resources on vegetarian nutrition for the consumer. The resources are in a variety of information formats: articles, pamphlets, books and full-text materials on the World Wide Web. Resources chosen provide inform a tion on many aspects of vegetarian nutrition.

The resources listed contain accurate nutrition information and are available nationwide. Opinions expressed in the publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Your local library or bookstore can help you lo c ate these resources. Contact information is provided for Web sites and organizations. Materials cannot be purchased from the Library. Please contact the publisher /producer if you wish to purchase any materials on this list.

Each item has been placed in one or more of the following categories. The categories are:

General Information on Vegetarian Nutrition
Articles and Pamphlets
Books
Magazines and Newsletters
Web Resources

Vegetarian Diets and Disease Prevention and Treatment
Articles and Pamphlets
Books
Web Resources

Vegetarian Diets for Special Populations
Vegetarianism During the Lifecycle
Resources for Pregnancy and Lactation
Resources for Infants and Children
Resources for Adolescents
Resources for Older Americans
Resources for Athletes

Soyfoods
Books
Web Resources

Vegetarian Cooking and Foods
Books
Web Resources

Resource Centers

A. GENERAL INFORMATION ON VEGETARIAN NUTRITION (in alphabetical order)

1. Articles and Pamphlets

Eating Well the Vegetarian Way
American Dietetic Association
Web site: http://www.eatright.com/catalog/cat.php?CatNum=7107
Summary: Describes various forms of vegetarianism and provides guidelines for planning healthful vegetarian meals that meet the needs of children and adults. Includes recommended cookbooks and readings.
Ordering Information:
American Dietetic Association
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (800) 877-1600 ext. 5000

Fact Sheets on Vegetarian Nutrition
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Web site: http://www.vegetariannutrition.net
Summary: 20 fact sheets on many aspects of vegetarianism including calcium, zinc, vitamin B12, pregnancy, infants, children, teens, athletes, fats, isoflavones, and dining out.
Ordering Information:
Vegetarian Nutrition DPG
c/o American Dietetic Association Practice Team
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (800) 877-1600 ext. 4815
E-mail: practice@eatright.org

Making the Change to a Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Web site: http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/Change%20to%20a%20vegn%20diet.htm
Summary: This fact sheet provides 6 steps for changing from an omnivorous to a vegetarian diet. It also includes tips to ensure that the vegetarian diet is a healthful one. Also available in Spanish.
Ordering Information:
Vegetarian Nutrition DPG
c/o American Dietetic Association Practice Team
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (800) 877-1600 ext. 4815
E-mail: practice@eatright.org

Position of the American Dietetic Association: Vegetarian Diets
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Web site: http://www.eatright.org/adap1197.html
Summary: The American Dietetic Association’s position paper on vegetarian nutrition. This technical paper includes a food guide pyramid for vegetarian meal planning and a table of food sources of key nutrients.
Ordering Information:
Single printed copies are available from:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343 Fax: (410) 366-8804

Vegetarianism in a Nutshell; Veganism in a Nutshell
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Web versions: http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/nutshell.htm; http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/vegan.htm
Summary: These pamphlets contain basic information on vegetarian and vegan nutrition and foods.
Ordering Information:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343 Fax: (410) 366-8804

2. Books

Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-based Diet
Brenda Davis, RD and Vesanto Melina., MS, RD
Summertown, TN: Book Publishing Company. 2000. 282 pp.
ISBN: 1570671036
Summary: This outstanding guide to vegan diets thoroughly covers basic nutrition topics for vegans, provides a vegan food guide, addresses the needs of children and pregnant women, and discusses topics like overweight, eating disorders, and the ve g an athlete.

Being Vegetarian for Dummies
Suzanne Havala, MS, RD.
Cleveland, OH: IDG Books Worldwide. 2001. 336 pp.
ISBN: 0764563351
Summary: This book provides an easy-to-understand look at vegetarian diets including nutrition issues, practical tips, menu planning, recipe modification, pregnancy, infants and children, teens, and athletes.

Simply Vegan: Quick Vegetarian Meals, 3rd ed.
Debra Wasserman; Nutrition Section by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
Baltimore, MD: The Vegetarian Resource Group. 1999. 224 pp.
ISBN: 0-931411-20-3
Summary: This book features a nutrition section that briefly discusses key nutrients in the vegan diet. It also includes over 160 quick and easy recipes.

Vegan & Vegetarian FAQ: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
Davida Gypsy Breier; Nutrition Section by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
Baltimore, MD: The Vegetarian Resource Group. 2001. 272 pp.
ISBN: 0931411246
Summary: Hundreds of answers on everything from food ingredients to vegetarian nutrition to vegetarian cooking.

The Vegetarian Way: Total Health for You and Your Family
Virginia Messina, MPH, RD and Mark Messina, PhD
New York, NY: Crown Trade Paperbacks. 1996. 390 pp.
ISBN: 0517882752
Summary: This authoritative and comprehensive handbook provides information on all aspects of vegetarian nutrition including nutrient sources and nutritional needs for vegetarians of all ages. Includes recipes, menus, food guides, and cooking tip s .

3. Magazines and Newsletters

Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition & Health Letter
Web site: http://www.llu.edu/llu/vegetarian/ (Includes selected articles from previous issues and subscription information.)
Summary: This newsletter, with 10 issues per year, is published by Loma Linda University. It provides information about the latest scientific developments in vegetarian nutrition as well as information about vegetarian foods and cooking.

Vegetarian Journal
Web site: http://www.vrg.org/journal/ (Includes selected articles from previous issues and subscription information.)
Summary: This quarterly magazine is published by The Vegetarian Resource Group. It includes practical tips for vegetarian meal planning, articles relevant to vegetarian nutrition, recipes, and natural food product reviews.

4. Web Resources

Eating Well the Vegetarian Way
University of Michigan Dining Services
Web site: http://www.housing.umich.edu/services/dining/vegit.html
Summary: This fact sheet includes information about various nutrients for vegetarians, health benefits of vegetarian diets, healthy snack ideas, a sample menu, and a food guide.

Food Guides
Nutrispeak: Vesanto Melina, RD
Web site: http://www.nutrispeak.com/foodguides.htm
Summary: Vegan and Vegetarian Pyramids, based on the U.S. Food Guide, and the Vegan Rainbow and the Vegetarian Rainbow, based on the Canadian Food Guide.

Health and Nutrition
The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
Web site: http://www.vegsoc.org/health/
Summary: This site includes a very complete listing of resources and fact sheets on many aspects of vegetarian nutrition including basic nutrition, protein, fats and cholesterol, calcium, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc.

How to Get Enough Calcium on a Vegan Diet
Nutriquest, Cornell University Division of Nutritional Sciences
Web site: http://www.nutrition.cornell.edu/nutriquest/041799/veganca.html
Summary: Lists good sources of calcium for vegans.

Nutrition Matters, Inc.: Mark Messina, PhD, Virginia Messina, MPH, RD
Web site: http://www.olympus.net/messina/answers.html
Summary: Ask the Experts page with questions and answers on vegetarian nutrition.

Plant-based Diets: Fact and Fiction
Seventh-day Adventist Dietetic Association
Web site: http://www.sdada.org/facts&fiction.htm
Summary: Myths and realities about a vegetarian diet.

The Traditional Healthy Vegetarian Diet Pyramid
Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust
Web site: http://www.oldwayspt.org/html/p_veg.htm
Summary: A food guide pyramid for vegetarians. Includes additional information including characteristics of healthy vegetarian diets, different forms of vegetarianism, and health benefits and potential complications of a vegetarian diet.

Update on Calcium: Do Vegetarians Need Less?
Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition & Health Letter, February 1999.
Web site: http://www.llu.edu/llu/vegetarian/calcium.htm
Summary: This article provides information on calcium needs of vegetarians and good sources of calcium.

Vegan Outreach
Web sites: http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/health.html; http://www.veganoutreach.org/health/stayinghealthy.html. Summary: Well-referenced collection of nutrition information for vegans. Includes information on health benefits, meal planning ideas, and nutritional issues of which vegans should be aware, focusing on recommended daily intakes of important nutr i ents.

Vegetarian Basics 101
Vegetarians in Paradise: A Los Angeles Vegetarian Monthly Web Magazine
Web site: http://www.vegparadise.com/
Summary: Provides information on types of vegetarians, getting started in vegetarianism, foods, protein sources, and benefits of vegetarianism

Vegetarian Diets
American Heart Association
Web site: http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4777
Summary: Defines different types of vegetarianism and provides nutritional information related to vegetarian diets.

Vegetarian Food Guide
Loma Linda University
Web site: http://www.llu.edu/llu/nutrition/vegguide.html
Summary: Vegetarian food guide pyramid and supporting information including principles of healthful vegetarian diets.

Vegetarian Nutrition
Food and Nutrition Information Center, USDA
Web site: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000058.html
Summary: Links to web resources on many aspects of vegetarianism.

Vegetarian Resource Group
Web site: http://www.vrg.org/
Summary: This web site contains a wealth of information on vegetarian nutrition including nutrients like iron, calcium, protein, and vitamin B12 as well as reprints of nutrition-related articles from Vegetarian Journal.

Vegetarianism
College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia
Web site: http://www.fcs.uga.edu/pubs/current/FDNS-E-18.html
Summary: Basic information on vegetarian nutrition. Includes a sample menu and listing of additional resources.

A Vegetarian’s Guide to Healthy Eating
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Web site: http://www.wegmans.com/kitchen/diet/veggie/index.asp
Summary: Provides information on vegetarian diets including key nutrients, cooking and shopping tips, FAQs, life-cycle issues.

VegRD
Web site: http://www.vegrd.com/
Summary: Well-researched responses to questions about all aspects of vegetarian nutrition and foods. Written by a Virginia Messina, MPH, RD and updated weekly.

Vitamin B12 in the Vegan Diet
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Web site: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/b12.htm
Summary: Provides information on vitamin B12 sources and recommendations.

What Every Vegan Should Know about Vitamin B12
The Vegan Society
Web site: www.vegansociety.com/html/info/b12sheet.htm
Summary: Brief statement on vitamin B12 sources and recommendations for intake followed by an extensive technical review of information on vitamin B12.

B. VEGETARIAN DIETS AND DISEASE PREVENTION/TREATMENT (in alphabetical order) (Also see Section A. General Information on Vegetarian Nutrition)

1. Articles and Pamphlets

“American Heart Association Calls for Eating Fish Twice Per Week-What’s A Vegetarian To Do?”
Vegetarian Journal, September/October 2001: 23(4).
Web Version: http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2001sep/2001sepomega3.htm
Summary: Article reviews nutritional aspects of omega-3 fatty acids and provides vegetarian options for obtaining these nutrients.

Heart Healthy Diets the Vegetarian Way
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Web versions: http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/heart.htm
Summary: This pamphlet, available in English and Spanish, provides information on cooking, shopping, and eating out to reduce risk of heart disease. Also discusses fat and cholesterol in a vegetarian diet.
Ordering Information:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343 Fax: (410) 366-8804

2. Books

Delicious Food for a Healthy Heart
Joanne Stepaniak
Summertown, TN: Book Publishing Company. 1999. 172 pp.
ISBN: 1-57067-077-3
Summary: This book includes more than 120 low-fat recipes and features sections on the connection between a vegetarian diet and heart disease risk, recommendations for reducing risk of heart disease, and all sorts of cooking tips. It also provide s 14 days of menus and an explanation of less common ingredients.

Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish: 150 Easy, Low-Fat, High Flavor Recipes
Dean Ornish, MD
New York, NY: HarperCollins. 1997. 368 pp.
ISBN: 0060928115
Summary: Cardiac researcher Dean Ornish, MD presents 150 low-fat, low-cholesterol vegetarian recipes.

Vegetarian Homestyle Cooking: a Guide to Heart-Healthy Lowfat Eating
Jeanne Tibero, MS, RD
Mankato, MN: Appletree Press Inc. 1998. 256pp.
ISBN: 1891011006
Summary: This book provides information about the hows and whys of vegetarian diets and the connection to heart health. It includes recipes, two weeks of sample menus, nutritional analysis for recipes, and an appendix that provides additional prac t ical information.

Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian
Weight Watchers International, Inc.
New York, NY: Hungry Minds, Inc. 2001. 184 pp.
ISBN: 0028618521
Summary: Collection of 150 vegetarian recipes that can be used with exchange lists or the Weight Watchers weight loss program.

3. Web Resources

Cancer Page.com
Web site: http://www.cancerpage.com/search/ – do search for “vegetarian”
Summary: Information about the latest research on cancer and vegetarian diets.

Reducing Cholesterol Without Drugs
Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition & Health Letter, January, 2001.
Web site: http://www.llu.edu/llu/vegetarian/reduce.html
Summary: Reprint of an article that explains dietary factors that can reduce risk of heart disease.

Tips for Eating Health Food and Vegetarian
American Heart Association
Web site: http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1096
Summary: Chart containing ways to reduce the fat from foods commonly eaten by vegetarians.

Vegetarian Diets During Cancer Treatment
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, Issues in Vegetarian Dietetics
Donna Paglia, MS, RD
Web site: http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/vegetarian%20diets%20during%20cancer%20treatments.htm
Summary: How vegetarian diets can be modified to be used during cancer treatments such as chemotherapy.

Vegetarian Diets in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, Issues in Vegetarian Dietetics
Kristine Duncan, MS, RD
Web site: http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/arthritis.html
Summary: Review of research on vegetarian diets in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Vegetarian Resource Group
Web site: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/
Summary: Information on vegetarian diets in diabetes and on heart healthy vegetarian diets as well as reprints of health-related articles from Vegetarian Journal.

Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
Web site: http://www.vegsoc.org/health/
Summary: Information on various health conditions including allergy, celiac disease, cancer, diabetes, diverticular disease, gall stones, heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis and the vegetari a n diet.

C. VEGETARIAN DIETS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS (in alphabetical order) (Also see Section A. General Information on Vegetarian Nutrition)

1. Vegetarianism During the Lifecycle

a. Resources for Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy Information Sheet
Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
Web site: http://www.vegsoc.org/info/preg.html
Summary: Information on key nutrients, exercise, and other health issues during pregnancy.

The Vegan Diet During Pregnancy and Lactation
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
Web site: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/veganpregnancy.htm
Summary: This article, originally published in Vegetarian Journal, examines weight gain and nutrient needs in pregnancy, discusses morning sickness, provides sample meal plans, and presents recommendations for breast-feeding.

Vegan Nutrition in Pregnancy and Childhood
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Web site: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/pregnancy.htm
Summary: This pamphlet provides information on vegetarian diets in pregnancy and lactation. Includes information on nutritional needs and a sample meal plan.
Ordering Information:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343 Fax: (410) 366-8804

Vegetarian Diets During Pregnancy
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, Issues in Vegetarian Dietetics.
Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
Web site: http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/Vegetarian%20Diets%20During%20Pregnancy.html
Summary: Information on weight gain and energy and nutrient needs for vegetarian pregnancy. Includes a food guide.

Vegetarian Diets for Pregnancy
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Web site: http://www.pcrm.org/health/Info_on_Veg_Diets/pregnancy.html
Summary: Meal planning guide, sample menu, and nutrition information for pregnant vegetarians. Also includes information on vegetarian diets during breast-feeding.

Womb Service (Nutrition for Pregnant Vegetarians)
Vegetarian Times, July 01 2000.
Suzanne Havala, MS, RD
Web source: http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0820/2000_July/63124364/p1/article.jhtml?term=vegetarian
Summary: Information on key nutrients for pregnant vegetarians.

b. Resources for Infants and Children

Ask Brenda – Vegan Nutrition Tips
Veg Family
Web site: http://www.vegfamily.com/askbrenda.htm
Summary: Questions and answers about vegan infants and children. Answers are provided by Brenda Davis, RD.

Eating Wisely: Raising a Vegetarian Child
New Beginnings, Vol. 17 No. 4 July-August 2000, 1999 pp. 131-133, 151
Melanie Wilson
Web site: http://www.lalecheleague.org/NB/NBJulAug00p131.html
Summary: Practical information on vegetarian children. Includes information on sources of specific nutrients.

From Animal Crackers to Wild West Beans: Easy and Fun Vegetarian Recipes for Healthy Babies and Children
Carol Timperley
Chicago, IL: Contemporary Publishing. 1998. 144 pp.
ISBN: 0-8092-3022-4
Summary: A book of recipes and food ideas for vegetarian babies and toddlers.

Honest Pretzels and 64 Other Amazing Recipes for Cooks Ages 8 and Up
Mollie Katzen
Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press. 1999. 192 pp.
ISBN: 1883672880
Summary: Vegetarian recipes for children ages 8 years and older

Kids Can Cook: Vegetarian Recipes
Dorothy R. Bates and Suzanne Havala
Summertown, TN: Book Publishing Company. 2000. 176 pp.
ISBN: 1-57067-086-2
Summary: This cookbook features simple recipes that children can prepare. Kitchen safety tips and a brief nutrition section are also included.

Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes: A Cookbook for Preschoolers and Up
Mollie Katzen and Anne Henderson
Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press. 1994. 95 pp.
ISBN: 1883672066
Summary: Vegetarian recipes for younger children.

Vegan Diets for Children
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, Issues in Vegetarian Dietetics.
Carol M. Coughlin, RD
Web site: http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/Vegan%20Children.html
Summary: Nutritional considerations for vegan infants, children, and adolescents.

Vegetarian Baby and Child Magazine
Web site: http://www.vegetarianbaby.com (Includes selected articles from previous issues and subscription information.)
Summary: This magazine, with 6 issues per year, focuses on issues related to vegetarian babies and children. Nutrition information, recipes, and practical advice are included.

The Vegetarian Child: A Complete Guide for Parents
Lucy Moll
New York, NY: Perigee. 1997. 224 pp.
ISBN: 0-399-52271-9
Summary: This book is written in question-and-answer format and addresses vegetarian pregnancy, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, grade-schoolers, and teens. It includes meal planning ideas and recipes.

Vegetarian Diets: Advantages for Children
Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine
Web site: http://www.pcrm.org/health/Info_on_Veg_Diets/vegetarian_kids.html
Summary: Nutrition information and tips on feeding children vegetarian diets.

The Vegetarian Family
Wyeth Nutritionals
Web site: http://www.wyethnutritionals.com/answers/q19.htm
Summary: Questions and answers about feeding vegetarian infants including questions about breastfeeding, supplements, and introduction of solid foods.

A Vegetarian in the Family
Mayo Clinic
Web site: http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/conditioncenters/invoke.cfm?objectid=89AFCCB3-E1F7-4541-9A90745760BAA899< b r> Summary: Describes important nutrients for vegetarian children.

Vegetarian Resource Group
Web site: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/
Summary: Resources on feeding vegan children, healthy fast food for pre-schoolers, school lunch, and vegan infants. Also includes food guides for infants and children,

Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
Web site: http://www.vegsoc.org/health/
Summary: Information on vegetarian infants and children including a suggested food guide.

Vegetarianism
Kids’ Health for Parents, The Nemours Foundation
Web site: http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/vegetarianism.html
Summary: Pros and cons of a vegetarian diet for children, advice for specific age groups including infants and toddlers.

c. Resources for Adolescents

A Teen’s Guide to Going Vegetarian
Judy Krizmanic
New York, NY: Puffin. 1994. 144 pp.
ISBN: 0-0670-85114-0
Summary: This is a guide to vegetarianism written for teens. It addresses important nutrients, parental concerns, and provides simple recipes and a list of resources.

Care and Feeding of Teenage Vegetarians
Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition & Health Letter, June/July, 1999.
Carol M. Coughlin, RD
Summary: Features a diet checklist for vegetarian teens, a food guide, information on eating disorders and teen athletes.

The Teen’s Vegetarian Cookbook
Judy Krizmanic
New York, NY: Viking Press. 1999. 192 pp.
ISBN: 0140385061
Summary: Easy to prepare recipes for teenage vegetarians. Includes basic information on vegetarian nutrition, an ingredient glossary, and tips for college-age vegetarians.

Vegetables Rock! A Complete Guide for Teenage Vegetarians
Stephanie Pierson
New York, NY: Bantam Books. 1999. 222 pp.
ISBN: 0-553-37924-0
Summary: Includes nutrition information for teenage vegetarians, ideas for eating out, cooking tips, and 60 basic recipes.

Vegetarianism for Teens
Jane Duden
Mankato, MN: Capstone Press. 2001. 64 pp.
ISBN: 0-7368-0712-8
Summary: Written for pre-teens. Contains basic information on vegetarianism including a definition of vegetarianism, historical information, nutrition information, meal planning, tips for eating out, and a glossary.

Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Web version: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/teennutrition.htm
Summary: This pamphlet, available in English and Spanish, provides information on vegetarian diets for teenagers.
Ordering Information:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
(410) 366-8343
Fax: (410) 366-8804

d. Resources for Older Americans

Diet and Cognitive Function
Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition and Health Letter, February, 2002
Summary: Information on how diet affects the risk of cognitive decline including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

4 Week Vegetarian Menu Set for Meals on Wheels Sites
Vegetarian Journal’s Foodservice Update, Volume V, Number 4 Autumn 1997
Web Source: http://www.vrg.org/fsupdate/fsu974/fsu974menu.htm
Summary: 4 weeks worth of menus for use by the Meals on Wheels Program.

Meeting Nutritional Needs During the Golden Years
Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition & Health Letter, September, 1999
Summary: Vitamin D, vitamin B12, calcium, protein, and fluids needs for older people.

Nutritional Rx for Aging: What you Need to Know About Vitamins and Minerals
Vegetarian Times, February 01 1997.
Carol M. Coughlin, RD
Web Source: http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0820/n234/19068895/p1/article.jhtml?term=vegetarian
Summary: Information on plant-based diet for older people including a discussion of anti-oxidants and key foods.

A Senior’s Guide to Good Nutrition
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Suzanne Havala, MS, RD
Web site: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/seniors.htm
Summary: Information on special nutritional needs of older people, use of supplements, common diet-related complaints, meal preparation, and food assistance programs.

2. Resources for Athletes

Eat Better, Perform Better: Sports Nutrition Guidelines for the Vegetarian
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Enette Larson, MS, RD
Web site: http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/athletes.htm
Summary: Guidelines for pre-event meals, eating during and after competition, the role of supplements, and practical recommendations.

Nutrition and Exercise
Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition and Health Letter, February, 2001.
Bryan Haddock, DrPH, ACSM-HFI
Summary: An examination of protein, carbohydrate, and fat needs of athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Vegetarianism and the Athlete
IDEA Health and Fitness Source, February 1, 2000.
Catherine Reade
Web Source: http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0BTW/2_18/59360952/p1/article.jhtml?term=vegetarian
Summary: How athletes and fitness enthusiasts can consume a vegetarian diet that meets their unique needs.

D. SOYFOODS (in alphabetical order)

1. Books

The Complete Soy Cookbook
Paulette Mitchell
New York, NY: Macmillan. 1998. 270 pp.
ISBN: 0-02-861457-7
Summary: Includes a description of soyfoods and information about soyfoods and health. 150 recipes use a variety of ingredients, including different types of tofu, tempeh, and soybeans (dry, canned, and fresh).

More Soy of Cooking: Healthful Renditions of Classic Traditional Meals
Marie Oser
New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. 2000. 307 pp.
ISBN: 0-02-861457-7
Summary: Cookbook featuring recipes for soup, salads and dressings, desserts, entrees, side dishes, and pasta and pizzas, all using soy products. Each recipe includes a nutritional analysis.

Soy Desserts: 101 Fun and Fabulously Healthy Recipes
Patricia Greenberg
New York, NY: Regan Books. 2000. 166 pp.
ISBN: 0-06-039394-7
Summary: Includes 101 recipes with nutrient analysis for desserts using soy products – soy milk, tofu, soy yogurt, and soy cheeses. It also includes helpful sections on buying, storing, and baking with soy products.

Soy of Cooking: Easy to Make Vegetarian, Low-fat, Fat-free and Antioxidant-rich Gourmet Recipes
Marie Oser
New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. 1998. 264 pp.
ISBN: 0-471-34705-1
Summary: This cookbook includes 172 recipes with nutrient analysis using soy products. It also has definitions for soy products, cooking techniques, and information on including soyfoods in a diabetic diet.

2. Web Resources

Is Soy Safe to Eat?
Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition & Health Letter
Web site: http://www.llu.edu/llu/vegetarian/soy2.html
Summary: Reprint of an article that originally appeared in Vegetarian Nutrition & Health Letter, September, 2000, that examines the safety of soyfoods, use of soy in chronic disease, and soyfoods for children.

Soy and Human Health Q & A
University of Illinois
Web site: http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~stratsoy/expert/askhealth.html
Summary: Answers to frequently asked questions about soy by a nutrition researcher.

TalkSoy.com
United Soybean Board
Web site: http://www.talksoy.com
Summary: Comprehensive web site on soy. Includes a various fact sheets on soy and the thyroid, soy and cancer, and soy and heart disease and a soy glossary.

U.S. Soyfoods Directory
Indiana Soybean Board
Web site: http://www.soyfoods.com
Summary: Descriptions of soyfoods, the companies that make and distribute them, nutritional information, recipes, and research information about the health benefits of soyfoods.

E. VEGETARIAN COOKING AND FOODS (in alphabetical order)

1. Books

Joy of Cooking. All About Vegetarian Cooking
Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker
New York, NY: Scribner. 2000. 128 pp.
ISBN: 0743202090
Summary: Cookbook includes more than 100 recipes as well as photographs and text to describe cooking techniques. Also includes information on menu planning and suggestions for purchasing and storing food.

Lorna Sass’ Complete Vegetarian Kitchen: Where Good Flavors and Good Health Meet
Lorna Sass
New York, NY: William Morrow & Co. 2002. 494 pp.
ISBN: 0060007745
Summary: With more than 250 recipes, an extensive glossary of ingredients, information on cooking beans, grains, fruits, vegetables, and soy products, this book has been called an encyclopedia of whole foods.

Madhur Jaffrey’s World Vegetarian
Madhur Jaffrey
New York, NY: Random House. 2002. 758 pp.
ISBN: 0-517-59632-6
Summary: A comprehensive collection of more than 650 meatless recipes from around the world. Also includes information on less familiar ingredients and techniques as well as an extensive glossary.

Meatless Meals for Working People: Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes, 3rd ed.
Charles Stahler and Debra Wasserman
Baltimore, MD: The Vegetarian Resource Group. 2001. 192 pp.
ISBN: 093141122X
Summary: The focus of this book is on vegetarian recipes that can be prepared quickly and easily. Includes information about vegetarian items at fast food and chain restaurants. Nutrient analysis included.

Moosewood Restaurant New Classics
Moosewod Collective
New York, NY: Clarkson Potter/Publishers. 2001. 495 pp.
ISBN : 0-609-80241-0
Summary: 350 recipes for home style favorites feasts and everyday feasts including nutrient analysis. Contains some recipes using fish.

Vegan Meals for One or Two
Nancy Berkoff, RD
Baltimore, MD: The Vegetarian Resource Group. 2001. 216 pp.
ISBN: 0931411238
Summary: Recipes designed to serve 1 or 2 people. Includes a brief nutrition section, shopping tips, food safety advice, a food guide, and sample menus. Nutrient analysis included.

Vegetarian Cooking for Dummies
Suzanne Havala, MS, RD
New York, NY: Hungry Minds, Inc. 2001. 336 pp.
ISBN: 076455350X
Summary: A thorough reference on vegetarian cooking. Includes information on ingredients, equipment, adapting recipes, and basic cooking techniques. Also includes more than 100 recipes with nutritional analyses.

Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
Deborah Madison
New York, NY: Broadway Books. 1997. 742 pp.
ISBN: 0-7679-0014-6
Summary: This book features comprehensive information about ingredients and techniques as well as more than 800 recipes.

The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet
Nava Atlas
New York, NY: Broadway Books. 2001. 262 pp.
ISBN: 076790690X
Summary: More than 250 recipes using 5 ingredients or less. This book includes many suggestions for kitchen short-cuts and provides ideas for menu planning. Nutrient analysis included.

The Vegetarian Gourmet’s Easy International Recipes
Bobbie Hinman
Chicago, IL: Surrey Books. 2001. 488 pp.
ISBN: 1572840420
Summary: This book includes more than 350 recipes from South and Central America, Eastern Europe, Italy, the Middle East, and the Far East. Recipes use easy-to-find ingredients and have been adapted for convenience in many cases. Nutrient analys i s included.

Vegetarian Times: Complete Cookbook
The Editors of Vegetarian Times
New York, NY: MacMillan: A Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company. 1995. 506 pp.
ISBN : 0-02-621745-7
Summary: Over 600 meatless dishes, information on vegetarian diet and cooking techniques including a glossary of vegetarian ingredients.

Vegetarian Times: Vegetarian Entertaining
The Editors of Vegetarian Times
New York, NY: MacMillan: A Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company. 1996. 194 pp.
ISBN : 0-02-861324-4
Summary: Menus from around the world for all occasions. Nutrient analysis included.

2. Web Resources

Fabulous Facts and Flavorful Foods
Loma Linda University
Web site: http://www.llu.edu/llu/nutrition/fabfacts.html
Summary: Vegetarian shopping list, shopping tips, substitutions, and recipes.

In a Vegetarian Kitchen with Nava Atlas
Web site: http://www.vegkitchen.com
Summary: Easy-to-follow vegetarian recipes and useful cooking tips.

Recipes Around the World
International Vegetarian Union (IVU)
Web site: http://www.ivu.org/recipes/
Summary: Close to 1,800 vegan recipes in a searchable database.

The Road to Vegetarianism
Vegetarians in Paradise
Web Site: http://www.vegparadise.com/
Summary: Provides information on many alternative foods for vegetarians including meat, dairy, and egg alternatives.

Vegetarian Glossary
Vegetarian Times
Web site: http://www.vegetariantimes.com/resources/glossary.asp
Summary: Definitions for many foods commonly eaten by vegetarians.

Vegetarian Recipes
Allrecipes.com
Web site: http://www.vegetarianrecipe.com/
Summary: Hundreds of vegetarian recipes, sorted by category with nutritional information provided. Also includes FAQs about vegetarian cooking and an ingredient glossary.

Vegetarian Times
Web site: http://www.vegetariantimes.com
Summary: Hundreds of vegetarian recipes in a searchable database. Includes nutritional information.

F. RESOURCE CENTERS (In alphabetical order)

Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Web site: http://www.vegetariannutrition.net/
c/o American Dietetic Association Practice Team
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (800) 877-1600 ext. 4815

The Vegetarian Resource Group
Web site: http://www.vrg.org
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203

Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
Web site: http://www.vegsoc.org/
Parkdale, Dunham Rd.
Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4QG