With the new emphasis on environmentalism in the 1990's, Lappe stresses how her philosophy remains valid, and how food remains the central issue through which to understand world politics.
Includes index "With a new introductory chapter by the author"--Cover Bibliography: pages 439-440
Contents:
List of figures Acknowledgments Diet for a small planet twenty years later-an extraordinary time to be alive Book 1: Diet For A Small Planet: Preface Part 1: Recipe For A Personal Revolution: Entry point My journey Part 2: Diet For A Small Planet: One less hamburger? Like driving a Cadillac Meat mystique Democracy at stake Asking the right questions Part 3: Diet For A Small Planet Revisited: America's experimental diet Who asked for fruit loops? Protein myths: a new look Protein complementarity: the debate Part 4: Lessons For The Long Haul: What can we do? How to plug in Book 2: Eating Well On A Small Planet: Complementary Protein Recipes, Menus, Tips: Preface Part 1: Tips For Making Meals Without Meat: What is a meal without meat? But it take too much time Understanding protein complementarity Part 2: Meatless Meals In A Dish: Sauces that make a meal Something from the oven International meals from the top of the stove Pie-in-the-sky suppers Universal favorite: the sandwich Meal in a soup pot Meal in a salad bowl Part 3: Meatless Menus For Special Occasions: Indian feast (version one) Indian Feast (version two) Middle Eastern specialty Brazilian evening Greek gala Mexican banquet (version one) Mexican banquet (version two) Dinner in Italy Oriental specialty Harvest dinner Pizza party Part 4: All The Extras: Snacks, appetizers, and candies that count Start-right breakfasts Baked-in protein Protein for dessert Appendixes: A: Education for action: recommended books and periodicals B: Basic cooking instruction for beans, grains, nuts, and seeds C: Protein-calorie guidelines for evaluating foods D: Protein tables and tips for complementing proteins E: Cost of one day's protein allowance F: Whole wheat flour compared to white flour G: Brown rice compared to other types of rice H: Sugars, honey, and molasses compared I: Food additives: what's safe? What to avoid? J: Recommended paperback cookbooks Notes Index
