The key to having the life you've always wanted lies in your kitchen. Quivers reveals how a switch to a vegan lifestyle has been a fundamental part of her overall health-improvement goals. She shares memories about her transition to a vegan lifestyle, while sharing favorite recipes.

Part One. Your vegucation. My wobbly path to health ; Fat and sick is not your destiny ; You are what you eat and can't excrete ; Meat, dairy, and processed food : you can't build something living from something dead ; Plants : your weapon against disease -- Part two. Eating to live. Kick it off with a detox ; Making friends with food ; Be good to yourself -- Part three. Recipes and kitchen know-how. The joy of cooking ; Getting started ; Recipes --Appendix A. Kitchen basics -- Appendix B. Seasonal fruits and vegetables -- Appendix C. Cooking methods -- Appendix D. Herbs and spices.