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Vegetarianism
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by Jeannine Chubon
Vegetarianism is the practice of not eating meat, seafood or poultry. Some vegetarians include dairy products and eggs in their diet while vegans exclude all animal products. This pathfinder is a guide to finding books, articles and recipes on vegetarianism available from the Onondaga County Public Library and the Internet.
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Directories
Healthy Highways: The Traveler’s Guide to Healthy Eating
by Nikki Goldbeck
Woodstock, NY: Ceres Press, 2004
641.302 GOL
Vegetarian Restaurants & Natural Food Stores:
A Comprehensive Guide to Over 2,500 Vegetarian Eateries
by John Howley
Badger, CA: Torchlight Publishing, 2002
647.957 HOW
Books
If you’re searching the OCPL catalog for titles, try some of these subject headings:
Vegan Cookery
Veganism
Vegetarianism
Vegetarian Cookery
Vegetarian Children
Here are some books available from the Onondaga County Public Library:
Ethical and Environmental Aspects of Vegetarianism
Making Kind Choices: Everyday Ways to Enhance Your Life Through Earth and Animal-Friendly Living
by Ingrid Newkirk
New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 2005
Provides practical suggestions on enjoying a cruelty-free and environmentally friendly lifestyle. Includes recipes.
Vegetarian History
Vegetarian America: A History
by Karen Iacobbo
Westport, CT: Praeger, 2004
A complete history of vegetarianism in the United States from the late 1700s to the present.
Vegetarian Nutrition for Beginners
Being Vegetarian for Dummies
by Suzanne Havala
New York: IDG Books Worldwide, 2001
Provides practical tips on nutrition and meal planning for new vegetarians including those with
special needs.
The New Becoming Vegetarian: The Essential Guide to a Healthy Vegetarian Diet
by Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis
Summertown, TN: Healthy Living Publications, c2003
A comprehensive resource offering nutritional information and recipes for vegetarians at all stages of life.
The Vegetarian Way: Total Health for You and Your Family
by Virginia and Mark Messina
New York: Harmony Books, 1996
Provides information on all aspects of vegetarian nutrition. Includes menus, recipes, cooking tips and advice for special needs.
Vegetarian Cookbooks
The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet
by Nava Atlas
New York: Broadway Books, 2001
A guide to quick meals for the health conscious.
Passionate Vegetarian
by Crescent Dragonwagon
New York: Workman, 2002
More than 1,000 vegetarian and vegan recipes with the focus on flavor.
Madhur Jaffrey’s World Vegetarian
by Madhur Jaffrey
New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers, 1999
A collection of the world’s best vegetarian dishes for both everyday meals and entertaining.
The New Moosewood Cookbook
by Mollie Katzen
Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2000
A lighter and healthier version of the classic vegetarian cookbook.
Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are
by Robin Robertson
Boston, MA: Harvard Common Press, 2004
Slow cooker convenience for vegetarians with recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook
Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing Inc., 2005
Features more than 600 recipes and chapters on vegetarian nutrition and cooking techniques.
How It All Vegan! Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet
by Tanya Barnard
Vancouver, BC: Arsenal Pulp Press, 1999
Features the authors’ personal stories along with nutritional information and recipes.
The Voluptuous Vegan:
More than 200 Sinfully Delicious Recipes for Meatless, Eggless, and Dairy-free Meals
by Myra Kornfeld
New York: Clarkson Potter, 2000
Presents nutritionally balanced main course menus along with cooking tips.
Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home
and Around the World
Boston, MA: Harvard Common Press, c2003
A collection of vegan recipes from around the world. Includes an introduction to the vegan pantry and cooking tips.
Vegetarian Children and Families
Help! My Child Stopped Eating Meat! An A-Z Guide to Surviving a Conflict in Diets
by Carol J. Adams
New York: Continuum International Publishing Group, 2004
A practical guide for parents of vegetarian children. Includes a collection of popular vegetarian recipes.
The Vegetarian Family Cookbook by Nava Atlas
New York: Broadway Books, 2004
Features vegetarian recipes designed to appeal to children and families. Includes vegan substitutions and tips for picky eaters.
The Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook: Whole Foods to Nourish Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women – And Their Families
by Cathe Olson
Nipomo, CA: GOCO Publishing, 2005
Comprehensive nutritional information for the new mother and mother-to-be. Features over 300 
recipes for all stages of pregnancy. Includes nutrient analysis, along with “quick-fix” meals andfreezable entrees.
Raising Vegetarian Children: A Guide to Good Health and Family Harmony
by Joanne Stepaniak
Chicago: Contemporary Books, 2003
Recipes, menus and detailed nutritional information for families with children of all ages.
Vegetarian Teens
Vegetarianism for Teens
Jane Duden
Mankato, MN: LifeMatters, c2001
Describes vegetarianism and its appeal to teens. Provides information onplanning healthy meals both at home and on the go.
The Teen’s Vegetarian Cookbook
by Judy Krizmanic
New York: Puffin Books, 1999.
Easy to prepare vegetarian meals just for teens. Offers cooking tips for the novice cook and lots of portable snack and sandwich recipes for busy teens.
Munchie Madness: Vegetarian Meals for Teens
by Dorothy R. Bates
Summertown, TN: Book Publishing Co., 2001.
Nutritional advise for teen vegetarians is offered along with easy recipes for the foods teens love.
Magazines
Veggie Life: Growing, Cooking, Eating Green
Veggie Life is a quarterly vegetarian cooking magazine featuring cooking and diet tips, recipes and nutritional information for the health conscious.
Also available online at veggielife.com.
Vegetarian Times
Vegetarian Times is a monthly magazine featuring recipes, cooking and entertaining tips, and the latest research on alternative health, fitness, nutrition and supplements.
Also available online, at vegetariantimes.com
Online Databases
In the Online Databases you can access magazine and journal articles, newspapers, and reference books 24 hours a day with your OCPL library card and PIN. Here are some articles available from the Gale Health Reference Center Academic and EBSCO Masterfile Select:
Gale Health Reference Center Academic
"How Many Vegetarians Are There? A 2003 National Harris Interactive Survey Question Sponsored by The Vegetarian Resource Group."
Vegetarian Journal, May-June 2003, Vol. 22, p8, 2p.
Mangels, Ann Reed; Messina, Virginia; Vesanto, Melina.
"Position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada: Vegetarian Diets."
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, June 2003, Vol. 103, p748, 18p.
Waslaski, Janelle, and Jackie Boucher.
"Beyond Bean Sprouts: Vegetarianism Today: Vegetarian Eating Can Help Protect Your Heart and Cut Your Risk of Several Diseases--and It's More Flexible Than You Might Think."
Diabetes Forecast, Oct 2005 Vol. 58, p50, 5 p.
Websites
In a Vegetarian Kitchen with Nava Atlas
This site provides recipes, including “kid-friendly” recipes, vegetarian tips, seasonal menus, and vegetarian forums.
Vegan Outreach
Offers a Vegan Starter Pack for new vegetarians. Also includes recipes, articles, information on vegan advocacy, and downloadable pamphlets.
VegSource
Provides 24 hour a day support to vegetarians via discussion boards, live chats, and e-mail. Includes a vegetarian FAQ as well as information on health, nutrition, parenting, and weight loss.
Vegetarian Baby and Child
Practical advise for raising vegetarian babies and children. Includes book and product reviews, recipes and nutritional information.
Vegetarian Recipes
Searchable collection of over 800 vegetarian recipes; includes nutritional information and reviews.
Vegetarian Teen
Offers vegetarian information, support and products for teens and their parents. Teens may contribute articles and/or reviews.
Local Resources
People for Animal Rights of CNY
Provides a list of vegetarian friendly restaurants in Central New York.
Associations
American Dietetic Association
Offers a position paper on vegetarian diets along with a link to the companion paper A New Food Guide for North American Vegetarians [.PDF File]
North American Vegetarian Society
A non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the vegetarian way of life. Includes articles from Vegetarian Voice magazine.
Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine
Offers a wide range of nutritional information on vegetarian diets including recipes and the Vegetarian Starter Kit.
Vegan Action
Vegan Action is dedicated to helping animals, the environment, and human health by educating the public about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Provides recipes and links to vegan resources.
Vegetarian Resource Group
Provides a number of nutritional guides and handouts, some in Spanish, as well as recipes and articles from Vegetarian Journal.
Related Pathfinders
Vegetarian
Nutrition Resource List [PDF format]
From the Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library, United States Department of Agricultural.
Last updated: June 26, 2010