Brenda Davis RD
Brenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. As a prolific nutrition and health writer, she has authored/co-authored 12 books with nearly a million copies in print in 15 languages. Her books have won several awards, including the Canada Book Award and a Nautilus Gold Award.
Her most recent works include Nourish: The Definitive Plant-based Nutrition Guide for Families (2020), Kick Diabetes Essentials (2019), The Kick Diabetes Cookbook (2018), Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition (2014) and Becoming Vegan: Express Edition (2013).
Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical and nutrition conferences in over 20 countries on 5 continents. She is also co-author of several peer reviewed journal articles.
Brenda is the lead clinical nutrition specialist for the diabetes intervention project in the Marshall Islands. Brenda is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In 2007, she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame.
Brenda lives with her husband Paul in Calgary Alberta, Canada.
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Vesanto Melina MS RD
Brenda Davis RD
Two well-respected and world-renown dietitians present the practical tools you need to make food choices that promote optimal health. You'll find the latest information on protein, calcium, iron, good fats, vitamins (including B12), protective phytochemicals, and more. And you'll learn how to get these nutrients in a well-balanced vegetarian diet. Easy to follow charts and graphs complement the nutritional data.
Helpful suggestions are given on meeting the nutritional requirements for specific age groups and dietary concerns such as pregnant or nursing moms, babies, children or teens, as well as seniors. Also included is up-to-date information on the advantages vegetarians have when it comes to their health and disease prevention. More than 50 easy recipes with contributions from chefs Joseph Forest, Ron Pickarski, Jo Stepaniak, and Yves Potvin show how delicious a plant-based diet can be.
Renown authors such as Howard Lyman (Mad Cowboy) and John Robbins (Diet for A New America) as well as medical professionals, Michael Klaper, MD and Tom Barnard, MD, recommend this book. Over 150,000 copies sold!
ISBN: 9781570671449
Page Count: 384
Publisher: Healthy Living Publications
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Brenda Davis
RD
Current research shows that following a plant-based diet not only can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes but, in many cases, also can reverse the disease, thwarting most of the complications associated with it. Registered dietitian Brenda Davis, a world-renowned authority on plant-based diets and lifestyle medicine, deciphers the latest scientific evidence and explains why and how a whole-foods, plant-focused diet can benefit anyone with this devastating condition and deciphers the latest scientific evidence and explains why and how a whole-foods, plant-focused diet can benefit anyone with this devastating condition.
Well-designed plant-based diets work because they address the root causes of diabetes. They maximize powerful protective dietary components that are concentrated in plant foods and work together to ease inflammation and oxidative stress, stabilize blood glucose levels, enhance gut microflora, and keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check. At the same time, plant-based diets minimize the harmful components concentrated in highly processed foods and animal products.
Here you'll find everything you need to create a personalized prescription for health.
Proof that a whole-foods diet can reverse diabetes
Customizable plans for diet and lifestyle
Tips to make healthy eating a pleasure
Flexible menus with 40 delicious plant-based recipes
Lifestyle adjustments in conjunction with improved dietary habits are essential for achieving and maintaining diabetes health goals. Stress management, exercise, adequate sleep, social activity, and a healthy weight all contribute to a balanced trinity of physical fitness, mental clarity, and emotional stability.
ISBN: 978-1-57067-376-4
Page Count: 306
Publisher: Healthy Living Publications
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Brenda Davis RD
Vesanto Melina MS RD
Cory Davis MBA P.Ag
Registered dietitians Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina join agrologist Cory Davis to present the science and studies that validate why protein derived from plants is not only comparable to protein from animal products but is also often superior to it!
Learn how amino acids found in plant protein promote healthy growth and how to meet daily protein requirements for every stage of life. Key advantages to eating plant protein, such as the lighter carbon footprint and protection against chronic diseases due to compounds found only in plants, are also discussed.
Pantry suggestions and cooking tips, along with thirty mouthwatering recipes, make it easy to put this essential information into practice.
Forks Over Knives Article on Athletes and Protein
ENDORSEMENTS
This book sets the record straight on the dietary issue that is on so many people’s minds. It explains what protein is, where to get it, and how to use that knowledge to achieve the best of health. It is eye-opening, authoritative, and practical. —Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
“The dietitian duo is back! Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina are my go-to sources for everything dietetic. I am excited they are teaming up once again to address the perennial questions about plant protein and its importance throughout every stage of the life cycle.—Michael Greger, MD, author of How Not to Die and founder of NutritionFacts.org
Plant-Powered Protein is stunningly comprehensive, totally up-to-date, and a terrific gift to our world. If you welcome guidance about protein on a plant-based diet, this is THE resource you need! I can’t recommend it highly enough. —John Robbins, author Diet for a New America and co-founder of The Food Revolution Network
Plant Powered Protein offers simple and delicious ways to meet protein needs from plant foods while exploring all the reasons why plant protein is always the best choice. With careful attention to the research, the authors share a message about meeting protein needs that is both science-based and reassuring. This is essential reading for anyone looking to move toward a plant-based diet. —Virginia Messina, MPH, RD, author of Vegan for Life and The Dietitian’s Guide to Vegetarian Diets.
A scientific home run! This book is the most comprehensive evidence-based answer to the age-old question Where do I get my protein? It is a must read for everyone striving to improve the quality of their diet, enhance their well-being, and discover the pathway to vibrant health.—Scott Stoll, MD , co-founder of The Plantrician Project, author, and former Olympic bobsledder
The persistent pursuit of protein is one of the leading problems with nutrition and health today. Questions about plant protein are relentless, as the media tends to perpetuate long disproved myths. Thankfully, Brenda Davis, Vesanto Melina, and Cory Davis have published an extraordinary evidence-based book that puts to rest any concerns. Included are comprehensive recommendations for every stage of life as well as specific tips for athletes. Plus, the recipes look absolutely magnificent! Every person who is curious about nutrition and health—regardless of the type of diet they prefer—should read this book.—Julieanna Hever, MS RD CPT, author of The Choose You Now Diet and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-based Nutrition
Brenda, Vesanto, and Cory do an excellent job tackling arguably the most common concern surrounding plant-based diets: protein. They explain the science behind plant protein and its ability to support muscle and strength performance in a way that's easy to understand while also providing practical information that readers can implement in their own lives.—Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND
ISBN: 9781570674105
Page Count: 200
Publisher: Healthy Living Publications
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Brenda Davis RD
Vesanto Melina MS RD
Internationally acclaimed dietitians Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina specifically designed this fully referenced, comprehensive edition to meet the needs of health professionals, academic librarians, and curriculum developers as well as lay readers with a deep interest in nutrition.
The authors explore the health benefits of vegan diets compared to other dietary choices; explain protein and amino acid requirements at various stages of life; describe fats and essential fatty acids and their value in plant-based diets; investigate carbohydrate facts and fallacies; reveal the truth about wheat, gluten, and grains; pinpoint where to obtain calcium, iron, zinc and other minerals without animal products; clarify the importance of obtaining vitamin B12; and show how to attain optimal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
Nutritional guidelines are provided for infants, children, teens, and adults, including seniors; and a section is devoted on how to achieve and maintain healthy weights and exceptional fitness on a vegan diet. Numerous tables and graphs illustrate each section. A handy graphic of the vegan plate offers a daily plan for healthful eating. Equally beneficial are the sample menus designed for people of various caloric needs.
While much of the emphasis is on the health advantages that vegan diets offer, an opening chapter is devoted to the impact of animal agriculture on the environment, and the degree of inhumanity that has dominated the industry. Plant-based nutrition truly benefits the entire planet, and every bite makes a difference.
Brenda Davis sets the record straight on soy.
ISBN: 9781570672972
Page Count: 604
Publisher: Book Publishing Company
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Brenda Davis RD
Vesanto Melina MS RD
Rynn Berry
The acclaimed authors of Becoming Vegan: Express Edition, Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition, and The New Becoming Vegetarian present the first authoritative look at the science behind raw food diets. The book is written for anyone who wants to eat more raw foods, either to lose weight, fight chronic health problems, or benefit from the high level of nutrients in uncooked or sprouted foods.
The authors offer science-based answers to tough questions about raw foods and raw diets, furnish nutrition guidelines and practical information, and show how to construct a raw diet that meets recommended nutrient intakes—simply and easily.
Professor Rynn Berry, a historian on vegetarianism, offers an overview on the anthropological, historical and religious roots of rawfoodism. A section of over 45 recipes provides dishes for any time of day and every occasion. Nutritional analysis are given for each recipe. A glossary, references, resources, and index are also included.
REVIEWS
A raw vegan diet is to average dietary patterns what the summit of Mount Everest is to an average hill-an ascent to potentially exhilarating and life-changing heights, fraught with hazard. The health benefits of a judicious raw diet are apt to be considerable, while a reckless approach could be equally harmful. In typical Davis and Melina fashion, 'Becoming Raw' is thorough, thoughtful, practical, and balanced. It is, in fact, the gold standard on the topic. If the rarefied terrain of a raw vegan diet calls out to you, Davis and Melina are the best Sherpas in the business; don't make the trek without them!"—David L. Katz, MD, Director, Prevention Research Ctr., Yale University School of Medicine, Nutrition Columnist, O, the Oprah Magazine.
“Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina do an outstanding job of nutrition research, bringing readers the most accurate and up-to-date information. Their books are a must-read for anyone with an interest in raw food and/or vegan diets.”—T. Colin Campbell, PHD, Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry, Cornell University, author of The China Study.
"'Becoming Raw'is the definitive book on health and the benefits of adding more raw fruits and vegetables to your diet. This book is a treasure chest of easy-to-read, well-researched information for anyone wanting to improve their eating habits. I couldn’t put it down!”—Cherie Soria, founder & director of Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, co-author of The Raw Food Revolution Diet.
“I’m thrilled to see this thorough, insightful, practical overview of raw food nutrition. If you’ve been wondering where raw foodists get their protein from or simply feel confused about how to begin incorporating more raw food into your lifestyle, let this book guide you towards a healthier, brighter, more energetic you.”—Angela Stokes-Monarch, RawReform.com, author of Raw Emotions.
"Becoming Raw is an excellent resource for anyone interested in understanding the relationship between food and health. It is one of few books that covers raw, plant-based nutrition from a peer-reviewed scientific perspective, yet presents the concepts in a manner accessible to the general public. This book will be at the top of our list of suggested readings.”—Drs. Karin and Rick Dina, D.C., Instructors of the Science of Raw Food Nutrition courses, Living Light Culinary Arts Institute.
"Drawing on science, Becoming Raw presents a balanced and comprehensive approach to this sensible way of eating. As someone who truly appreciates the performance-boosting benefits of a high-raw diet, the value of information in this book should not be underestimated."—Brendan Brazier, Triathlete, Speaker, author of Thrive Fitness
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ISBN: 9781570672385
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Book Publishing Company
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Brenda Davis RD
Vesanto Melina MS, RD
Current scientific studies show that most people with type 2 diabetes can reverse the disease by eating a plant-based diet and making other healthy lifestyle changes. The Kick Diabetes Cookbook provides a blueprint for what to eat to defeat diabetes and offers 100 quick-and-easy recipes that are delicious and satisfying.
Diabetes authority Brenda Davis, RD, outlines an action plan for including more foods that help regulate blood glucose levels and avoiding foods that send those levels skyrocketing. She clarifies why not all carbohydrates promote diabetes, explains how plant-based protein reduces diabetes risk, and illustrates why a whole-foods plant-based is naturally low in fat and sodium.
Coauthor Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, provides nourishing fare, ranging from tempting comfort food to sinful-tasting treats. Information on composing nutritious meals and cooking beans and grains is included, along with a sample week’s menu. Each recipe is accompanied by a complete nutritional analysis.
ENDORSEMENTS
"If you intend to reverse diabetes or support someone in this process, get a copy of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook and make it your constant companion."
Michael Greger, M.D.FACLM, Founder, Nutritionfacts.org
“Properly selected and prepared plant foods can reverse insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Reverse your diabetes and enjoy full remission using the nutritional approach so enjoyably presented in The Kick Diabetes Cookbook.”
John Kelly, MD, MPH, founding president and director, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine
"I’ve been helping patients reverse diabetes for nearly 30 years. There is no one I would trust more to give me nutritional advice than Brenda Davis. Using this cookbook is your best bet for reversing diabetes."
Wes Youngberg, DrPH, MPH, CNS, assistant clinical professor, Loma Linda University, lead presenter, Diabetes Undone
"With the unprecedented rise of type 2 diabetes, there has been increasing confusion surrounding diet-related treatments. The Kick Diabetes Cookbook is a welcomed solution packed with simple advice, detailed charts and guidelines, and delicious, easy recipes."
Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, coauthor of Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot's Guide) 2nd Edition
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ISBN: 9781570673597
Page Count: 192
Publisher: Book Publishing Company
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Brenda Davis RD
Vesanto Melina MS RD
Cherie Soria
The raw food revolution diet—a successful, tried-and-true approach to permanent weight loss based on flavorful, satisfying, raw food recipes—allows you to bring your body into balance naturally and get off the weight loss/weight gain merry–go-round forever. Cheire Soria, Brenda Davis, RD and Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, are a trinity of expertise on human nutrition. Cherie, an acclaimed raw foods chef and instructor, has helped thousands lose weight with this diet. Brenda and Vesanto, registered dietitians and renowned authorities on plant-based cuisine, show you how to put together the building blocks of raw nutrition.
These meals delight the senses as well as deliver a bounty of the nutrients you need to stay healthy and feel more energetic. Nearly 150 fabulous raw food recipes ranging from the essence of simplicity to gourmet fare, lets you FEAST as you LOSE weight, so you’ll never feel deprived. More than a weight loss program, this is a lifestyle to enjoy for a lifetime and designed to bring harmony to your body, mind, and spirit!
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ISBN: 9781570671852
Page Count: 288
Publisher: Book Publishing Company
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