The Smart Girl's Guide to Going Vegetarian: How to Look Great, Feel Fabulous, and Be a Better You

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It goes on to cover important topics like uncovering myths and realities about "going veg," nutrition basics focused on top teen motivators like looking good, having loads of energy, and doing great in school (yes, eating the right foods can help with all of those things!), eating out, finding a veg-friendly college, dealing with doubtful parents, grandparents, and other adults, and more. The book also includes 40 meat-free recipes that the whole family will love. Full of useful information, helpful tips, delish recipes, and more, this book will help every reader be cool, confident, and definitely not a carnivore.

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"Detailed yet concise, this guide to vegetarianism encompasses a broad range of possible choices for teens interested in adopting plant-based diets.... An upbeat, informative resource that will come in handy for many a teen" - Kirkus Reviews
"As a part-time vegetarianI'd be full-time if the whole family just would get on board and pepperoni would stop existingI find Rachel's advice super helpful." - Parents.com, Mom Must Read
"The timing's never been better for a well researched book on the subject specifically targeted to that audience. Rachel Meltzer Warren, a professional nutritionist and former 12-year-old vegetarian herself, has compiled a 200-page paperback crammed with useful information." - Wilmington Star-News
"Offers the scoop on easy recipes, ordering food at restaurants, and getting enough iron, protein and other nutrients" - Newsday
"If you're a teen girl facing skeptical parents, busy schedules, limited cafeteria eats and changing nutritional needs, then let 'The Smart Girl's Guide to Going Vegetarian' be your GPS. Author and registered dietitian nutritionist Rachel Meltzer Warren packs this paperback with information" - Chicago Tribune
"Looking for a basic intro to eliminating meat from your diet You'll find it in 'The Smart Girl's Guide to Going Vegetarian' ... It's got humor, nutritional information, tips, and encouragement" - Bookworm Sez
"With a friendly tone and a ton of nutritional information, this guide will be easy for teenagers to digest." - School Library Journal
"[Warren] offers sound advice for girls who are considering being or have chosen to go vegetarian or vegan and for those who waver about where they stand on the topic." - Booklist

Author Bio

RACHEL MELTZER WARREN, MS, RD, is a nutrition writer, educator, and counselor. A recovered "bad vegetarian" teen, Rachel's is focused on helping young people and their families develop a taste for healthful, delicious eating early on. When she's not talking about meat-free meals, Rachel writes for magazines like Women's Health, Fitness, and Every Day With Rachael Ray, and is a nutrition consultant for the Harlem Children's Zone.