My beef with meat : the healthiest argument for eating a plant-strong diet--plus 140 new Engine 2 recipes

For the millions who are following a plant-based diet, as well as those meat-eaters who are considering it, **MY BEEF WITH MEAT** is the definitive guide to convincing all that it's truly the best way to eat! __New York Times__ Bestelling author of __The Engine 2 Diet__ and nutrition lecturer Rip Esselstyn, is back and ready to arm readers with the knowledge they need to win any argument with those who doubt the health benefits of a plant-based diet--and convince curious carnivores to change their diets once and for all. Esselstyn reveals information on the foods that most people believe are healthy, yet that scientific research shows are not. Some foods, in fact, he deems so destructive they deserve a warning label. Want to prevent heart attacks, stroke, cancer and Alzheimer's? Then learn the facts and gain the knowledge to convince those skeptics that they are misinformed about plant-base diets, for instance:You don't need meat and dairy to have strong bones or get enough proteinYou get enough calcium and iron in plantsThe myth of the Mediterranean dietThere is a serious problem with the Paleo dietIf you eat plants, you lose weight and feel great**MY BEEF WITH MEAT** proves the Engine 2 way of eating can optimize health and ultimately save lives and includes more than 145 delicious recipes to help readers reach that goal. The facts. Animal protein is dead wrong ; Plants are plentiful in protein ; Plant-based proteins are completely complete ; Vitamin B12 : not a problem! ; Plants are iron-strong ; Plants are bone-strong ; Humans are herbivores ; The many myths of meat ; Grass-fed meat is no better than grain-fed ; Craving meat isn't natural ; The problem with Paleo ; Eating plants is easy ; Eating plants is thrifty ; The world is a plant-based cornucopia ; The Mediterranean myth ; Real men and real women eat plants ; Plant-strong : the athlete's X-factor ; Lose the moderation mentality ; Plants are eco-friendly ; Avoid contamination, eat plants ; Chocolate! You bet! ; Plants perk up your pecker ; Veggies give verve to your vulva ; It's never too late to start a plant-based diet ; It's never too early to start a plant-based diet ; Take plants, not supplements ; Barbecue + meat = danger ; Oil is the new snake oil ; There's something fishy about fish oil ; Poops from heaven ; Carbs are king! ; Don't believe everything you read about soy ; Eating "animals" isn't nice ; Eat plants, lose weigh, feel great ; Be done with dumb diets ; Conclusion : bring on the plants! The recipes. Breakfast ; Sides and appetizers ; Pizzas and flatbreads ; Sandwiches ; Warm comfort foods ; Cool comfort foods ; Tacos! Burritos! Quesadillas! ; Pasta creations ; Burgers and fries ; Dressings and dips ; Hummus and spreads ; Pasta sauces ; Salads ; Salsas ; Soups ; Desserts and chocolates.

For the millions who are following a plant-based diet, as well as those meat-eaters who are considering it, MY BEEF WITH MEAT is the definitive guide to convincing all that it's truly the best way to eat! New York Times Bestelling author of The Engine 2 Diet and nutrition lecturer Rip Esselstyn, is back and ready to arm readers with the knowledge they need to win any argument with those who doubt the health benefits of a plant-based diet—and convince curious carnivores to change their diets once and for all. Esselstyn reveals information on the foods that most people believe are healthy, yet that scientific research shows are not. Some foods, in fact, he deems so destructive they deserve a warning label. Want to prevent heart attacks, stroke, cancer and Alzheimer's? Then learn the facts and gain the knowledge to convince those skeptics that they are misinformed about plant-base diets, for instance:

You don't need meat and dairy to have strong bones or get enough protein

You get enough calcium and iron in plants

The myth of the Mediterranean diet

There is a serious problem with the Paleo diet

If you eat plants, you lose weight and feel great

MY BEEF WITH MEAT proves the Engine 2 way of eating can optimize health and ultimately save lives and includes more than 145 delicious recipes to help readers reach that goal.

"For the millions who are following a plant-based diet, as well as those meat-eaters who are considering it, MY BEEF WITH MEAT is the definitive guide to convincing all that it's truly the best way to eat! New York Times Bestelling author of The Engine 2 Diet and nutrition lecturer Rip Esselstyn, is back and ready to arm readers with the knowledge they need to win any argument with those who doubt the health benefits of a plant-based diet--and convince curious carnivores to change their diets once and for all. Esselstyn reveals information on the foods that most people believe are healthy, yet that scientific research shows are not. Some foods, in fact, he deems so destructive they deserve a warning label. Want to prevent heart attacks, stroke, cancer and Alzheimer's? Then learn the facts and gain the knowledge to convince those skeptics that they are misinformed about plant-base diets, for instance: You don't need meat and dairy to have strong bones or get enough protein You get enough calcium and iron in plants The myth of the Mediterranean diet There is a serious problem with the Paleo diet If you eat plants, you lose weight and feel great MY BEEF WITH MEAT proves the Engine 2 way of eating can optimize health and ultimately save lives and includes more than 145 delicious recipes to help readers reach that goal"-- Provided by publisher "The New York Times bestselling author of The Engine 2 Diet is back with the definitive guide to the benefits of plant-based eating--and all new recipes."-- Provided by publisher