Brenda Davis is a registered dietitian in private practice and co-author of the New Becoming Vegetarian, Becoming Vegan and Defeating Diabetes. She is a recognized leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She was chairperson of the Vegetarian Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association from 1999-2000 and has worked as an academic nutrition instructor, a public health nutritionist, a clinical dietitian, and a nutrition consultant. Brenda specializes in essential fatty acid nutrition and lifecycle challenges, and has published numerous articles on these and other topics relating to vegetarian nutrition. Joanne Stepaniak, MSEd, is an author and educator who has been involved with vegetarian- and vegan-related issues for nearly four decades. Joanne has been a frequent guest presenter, lecturer, and workshop leader throughout North America.She is the author or co-author of almost a dozen books on vegetarian cooking or books on vegan living and philosophy. Bryanna Clark Grogan is a reknown vegan cook who has written numerous cookbooks including Authentic Chinese Cuisine, Nonna's Italian Cooking, and 20 Minutes to Dinner.