The book that started a revolution in the way Americans eat The extraordinary book that taught America the social and personal significance of a new way of eating is still a complete guide for eating well in the twenty-first century. Sharing her personal evolution and how this groundbreaking book changed her own life, world-renowned food expert Frances Moore Lappé offers an all-new, even more fascinating philosophy on changing yourself-and the world-by changing the way you eat. The Diet for a Small Planet features: simple rules for a healthy diet streamlined, easy-to-use format food combinations that make delicious, protein-rich meals without meat indispensable kitchen hints-a comprehensive reference guide for planning and preparing meals and snacks hundreds of wonderful recipes.