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    Living Vegan Book

    Living Vegan For Dummies book cover

    Are you already vegan?

    Or is it something you’ve thought about, but didn’t know how to start?

    If you answered yes, you’re in luck!

    I wrote a book demystifying how to adopt and maintain a vegan lifestyle called Living Vegan For Dummies (2nd edition).

    Living Vegan For Dummies book cover

    Living Vegan is your comprehensive guide to going (and staying!) vegan. As part of the “For Dummies” line, it breaks down everything you need to know in simple & doable steps.

    In this information-packed guide you’ll discover:

    • The reasons people choose to go vegan
    • How to make your dream of going vegan a reality
    • Tips on navigating holidays, social gatherings, and work dinners on a plant-based diet
    • How to make doable and delicious vegan recipes, stock your pantry, create a vegan grocery list, and meal plan for convenient breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
    • The keys to dining out and traveling while eating meals free of meat, dairy, and eggs 
    • How to veganize family favorites, so that you don’t feel like you’re missing anything

    You’ll also get 38 simple & delicious vegan recipes to get you started on a meat-free lifestyle!

    “You'll love this book whether you are a plant-based pro or just thinking about dabbling in a meatless lifestyle.”

    -Jenn Sebestyen, author of The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook

    Order your copy

    Living Vegan For Dummies on bookstore shelf.

    Start your vegan journey today with Living Vegan For Dummies and get all the tools you need to make plant-based living enjoyable and sustainable!

    Look for it at your favorite local bookstore or order it here:

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    AMAZON REVIEW

    5 stars

    Great Vegan Guide

    “I love this book. It is well written, well researched and includes important recent dietary health science. Cadry provides practical information for new and experienced vegans in an organized, easily referenced arrangement. Animal welfare, the environment, social situations, dining out, and the ethics behind veganism are all covered.

    Cadry focuses on accessing and preparing quality, healthy vegan food – the key to an enjoyable vegan experience. She explains everything you need to know to successfully experience the joy and compassion of a vegan lifestyle. We plan to use this book as a general information guide for new joiners to our vegan group.”

    – Robert H.

    Get a sneak peek

    Cadry holding copy of Living Vegan For Dummies inside of Barnes and Noble bookstore.

    Wondering what you can expect to find inside Living Vegan?

    Check out these recipe previews and reviews:

    • Sample my mouthwatering barbecue jackfruit nachos
    • Read about what led me to writing Living Vegan on the Press-Citizen
    • Feel comforted from the inside out with my ultimate homemade chili with vegan chorizo on Veggie Inspired
    • Get the kids involved in making a batch of these easy veggie pinwheels on Spabettie
    • Get sweet on vegan strawberry rice crispy treats on Delightful Adventures
    • Read a full review with recipe highlights on Vegan Crunk and Purely Planted

    “This book has plenty of recipes, but it’s also packed with information. Each chapter covers a different aspect of veganism, and it’s really the only guide you’ll need to walk through the transition.”

    – Bianca Phillips, author of Cookin’ Crunk

    TV & podcast interviews

    Hear me talk about the book and share a recipe in TV segments on Everyday Iowa (above) and Hello, Iowa.

    Picture of Cadry nelson and cover of Living Vegan For Dummies. Text: Episode 121, Living Vegan For Dummies with Cadry Nelson, Keep On Cookin' Podcast with Dustin Harder.

    I also talked about the book, chapter by chapter, on the Keep On Cookin’ podcast. (If you’d prefer, you can watch the podcast interview on YouTube.)

    “Boy, do I wish Living Vegan For Dummies was available when I first went vegan in 2013. If it were, it would have saved me over a year of trying to figure out what to eat, how to cook, and which supplements were needed to fill in some nutrient gaps while I was making the transition away from dairy and fish.”

    – Nichole Dandrea-Russert, author of The Vegan Athlete’s Nutrition Handbook

    Ready to start your vegan journey?

    If you're ready to start living a more compassionate life, Living Vegan For Dummies will guide you every step of the way.

    From navigating social situations to making delicious & satisfying meals, this book is your roadmap to success. Order your copy today, and take the first step toward a vibrant, plant-powered future.

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    Cadry Nelson standing in kitchen with hand on hip.

    Hi, I'm Cadry!

    I’m the creator behind Cadry's Kitchen and author of Living Vegan For Dummies.

    I'm a longtime vegan, but I grew up eating a standard American diet. I know that all of us crave foods that are familiar, comforting, and delicious.

    That’s why it’s my passion to share mouthwatering plant-based recipes that taste like home.

    More about me →

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    Air fryer recipes

    • Hand holding vegan sandwich with breaded eggplant, marinara, fresh basil, and onion.
      Vegan eggplant parmesan sandwich in the air fryer
    • Vegan breaded eggplant on plate with marinara and non-dairy cheese.
      Air fryer eggplant parmesan (vegan & crispy)
    • Crispy wontons on bowls with shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and vegan chicken.
      Vegan egg roll in a bowl (Easy Chinese cabbage stir-fry recipe)
    • Hand dunking crunchy pita chip into bowl of air fryer roasted beet hummus on veggie board.
      Beet hummus recipe (with air fryer roasted beets + oven option)

    Vegan travel guides

    • Text overlay: Denver Airport vegan options. 4-panel collage with oatmeal, tofu bento, tacos, and Voodoo Donuts.
      Vegan options at the Denver Airport (Updated 2025)
    • Hands holding vegan chicken sandwich.
      Ultimate Milwaukee vegan restaurant guide
    • Text overlay: Des Moines vegan restaurant guide. 4-panel collage with taco pizza, pad Thai, cinnamon roll, and birria tacos.
      Ultimate Des Moines vegan restaurant guide 2025
    • Text overlay: Vegan options at Noodles & Company. Exterior fast food restaurant.
      Noodles and Company vegan options (Updated 2025)

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