The 40-Year-Old Vegan: 75 Recipes to Make You Leaner, Cleaner, and Greener in the Second Half of Life

“If you’re looking to incorporate more plant-based dishes into your diet without giving up traditional comfort foods, this is the collection for you.” —Booklist Winner of the International Book Awards, Green Book Festival, and Readers’ Favorite Book Awards Do you wish you could have your pasta and eat it too? So do Sandra and Susan Sellani, twin sisters who transformed the traditional Italian comfort foods of their childhood into healthier, plant-based versions. Sandra, a West Coast vegan, and Susan, an East Coast omnivore, have collaborated to create a rational approach to leaning in to vegan for those over forty. The 40-Year-Old Vegan includes a fifty-two-week plan to easily transition to a plant-based lifestyle, with old-fashioned, recognizable vegan recipes and a realistic vision for looking and feeling good in the second half of life—without having to squeeze into a pair of size-two Spanx! Recipes include: Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Manicotti Florentine with Cashew Ricotta Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Walnut Pesto Unstuffed Poblano with Macadamia Cojita Jackfruit Chili Rocky Road Nice Cream And more! Mercy for Animals is a beneficiary of 10% of author proceeds. “Curious would-be vegans and vegetarians will find the duo’s advice, meal plan, and case studies to be both informative and encouraging. This is the perfect primer for those curious about transitioning to a meatless diet without investing too much time or money.” —Publishers Weekly “This is a must-have guide to a healthier eating plan. Whether you want to become totally vegan, or just incorporate some vegan ideas into your diet, this is the book to help guide you along.” —Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest