"What if one simple change could save you from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? For decades, that question has fascinated a small circle of impassioned dietary researchers--and now, their life-changing research is making headlines... Their answer? Eat a whole-foods, plant-based diet-- it could save your life... This accessible guide provides the information you need to adopt and maintain a plant-based diet. Features include: insights from the luminaries behind the film... ; success stories from converts... ; the many benefits of a whole-foods, plan-based diet--for you, for animals and the environment, and for our future; a helpful primer on crafting a healthy diet rich in unprocessed fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, including tips on transitioning and essential kitchen tools; 125 recipes from 25 champions of plant-based dining... , delicious, healthy, and for every meal, every day"--Back cover.