Vegetarian Books
Healing with Whole Foods, by Paul Pitchford - Massive resource for information about food from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as Western nutritional information. It includes many useful recipes.
Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser - Not explicitly vegetarian, but an excellent source of information regarding the impact of fast food industry on our health, our culture, human working conditions, and cruelty to animals. This book covers information about factory farming, slaughterhouses, food-borne illnesses, poor working conditions, and even artificial flavoring. Read a few chapters of this book here.
Diet for a New America, by John Robbins - Explicitly vegan, Robbins passionately conveys the horrors of the meat industry and explains many of the health benefits to a vegan diet. It also includes information on the environmental impact of the meat industry.
Don’t Eat This Book by Morgan Spurlock - A follow-up to his movie, “Super Size Me”, this book provides a deeper analysis of American eating habits. Spurlock’s main point is that our health is comprised of all of the little habits that encompass our lifestyle, especially: eating, grocery shopping, and exercise. He provides us with the necessary information to make informed and mindful decisions about how we want to treat our bodies, and his witty sense of humor adds a touch of lightness and keeps it entertaining.
Food Revolution, by John Robbins - John Robbins expands on his original work, including information on genetically modified foods and world hunger. Read a chapter here.
Food Politics, by Marion Nestle - Nutritionist Marion Nestle explains how the food industry distorts nutritional information coming from the government. One of the most prominent and consistent distortions is in regards to the consumption of meat.
more to come...