Everything you need to know about going vegan from choosing the best ingredients to practical advice on health & nutrition. It is a complete guide to planning & enjoying a healthy & balanced vegan lifestyle featuring specialist advice & a comprehensive guide to ingredients. Chapters include Breakfasts; Juices & Smoothies; Soups & Appetizers; Light Lunches & Salads; Main Courses; Side Dishes; Desserts; & Cakes Bakes & Breads. Recipes include everything from tasty Pea Soup with Garlic to more substantial dishes such as Curried Leek & Squash Gratin as well as irresistible treats like Parsnip Cake with Orange Icing. This is illustrated with over 750 photographs including a mouthwatering picture of every finished recipe & step-by-step techniques to help you prepare each dish with ease. A full nutritional analysis is provided for every recipe. Whether you are already a vegan or are considering becoming one this book offers a wealth of advice for living a healthy life. The directory of ingredients contains a guide to every kind of natural food from fruits vegetables grains nuts & seeds to tofu herbs & vegan alternatives to dairy products. The book also contains 150 sumptuous recipes for every occasion including Black Bean Hotpot Vegetable Paella Carrot & Nut Biryani Raw Key Lime Pie Tofu Berry Cheesecake & Three Seed Loaf. With plenty of useful tips & variations this book is the perfect addition to any vegan's kitchen shelf.