Beyond Meat and Greens: A Professional's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
Moving beyond basic salads and processed meat substitutes requires a nuanced understanding of plant-based nutrition. This professional guide cuts through the hype to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for optimizing a plant-powered diet. Based on years of clinical and culinary experience, we delve into the science of protein complementarity, micronutrient bioavailability, and strategic meal planning for different lifestyles. You'll learn how to build nutritionally complete plates, navigate common pitfalls like iron and B12 absorption, and adapt plant-based eating for athletes, busy professionals, and families. This isn't just another list of 'superfoods'; it's a practical manual for achieving vibrant, sustainable health through intelligent plant-based nutrition, ensuring you thrive, not just survive, on a diet rich in plants.