As the number of people who have chosen to become vegetarian increases, so does the need for more information on this particular diet. This book provides an A-Z guide to a wide range of foodstuffs suitable for vegetarians. Each food entry gives a description of the item, its preparation and uses. The introduction provides background information on vegetarianism, the ethics involved and the advantages to health. It also includes information on maintaining a balanced diet and cooking hints as well as 400 entries from Adzuki to zucchini with vegetables, fruit, herbs, spices, flavourings and drinks included.