By Any Greens Necessary (4/26/11)

By Any Greens Necessary is a wake-up call for women who dream of staying healthy and slim without sacrificing great food and gorgeous curves. With inspiration, attitude, and expertise, Tracye McQuirter, M.P.H., shows you how to be healthy, hippy, and happy by eating plenty of delicious and nutritious plant-based foods.

The first vegan food guide for African American women, the book includes:

• Tracye’s personal journey from omnivore to vegan
• More than forty delicious and nutritious recipes highlighted with color photographs
• Menus and advice on transitioning to vegan foods
• Resource information and a comprehensive shopping list for restocking the fridge

A vegan trailblazer, public health nutrition expert, speaker, and author, Tracye  McQuirter, M.P.H., is passionate about inspiring people to live healthier, happier lives.

“As a vegan for 23 years, I know what it’s like to experience vibrant health.  But I also know this makes me rare among U.S. women, where up to 80% of us are overweight and up to 50% are obese. As a result, we experience the highest rates of death and disability from heart attack, cancers, stroke, and diabetes.

The good news is that these chronic diseases can be prevented and often reversed by eating plenty of plant-based foods that we all know are good for us. Foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes (or, beans, nuts, lentils, and split peas).

That means eating meals like Curried Chick Peas with Sun-dried Tomatoes; Oven-Grilled Veggie Shish-Kabob; Spicy Kale Salad; Toasted Olive Bread with Fresh Basil and Garlic Sauce; Chocolate Chip Cookies; and Raspberry Banana Smoothies. Surprised? I made these dishes for the photos at the top of the page. They’re all vegan and they’re all delicious!

My passion is empowering people to experience vibrant health—by any greens necessary. I’m living proof that you can be healthy, hippy, and happy by eating a wealth of plant-based foods.”

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