Iron is an essential nutrient for all of us, as it is essential for formation of hemoglobin, which is the transporter of oxygen to different parts (tissues) of our body, without which we can not survive.Our diet (may it vegetarian or non vegetarian diet) should not lack iron. Out of approximately 4 grams of iron […]
Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Omega-3-Fatty Acids Deficiency in Vegans
This is a guest post written by Dr. Jupitor Chakma. According to American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada, unplanned or poorly planned vegetarian diet may be deficient in vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, calcium, and iodine and omega-3-fatty acids. A well planned vegetarian diet can be protective (in compare to usual Western diet which […]
Eat Vegan And Prevent Heart Diseases
Today our guest blogger is Dr. Jupitor Chakma. The numbers of vegetarians/vegans are increasing across the globe, including in many Western industrialized countries such as US, UK and other European countries. In many countries such as India many people (significantly large percentage of population) are traditionally vegetarians and following vegan diet for centuries, before the […]
Mothers Can Help Their Kids Develop Taste For Veggies
Today our guest blogger is Dr. Jupitor Chakma. There is a saying: “habit is a second nature” and habits can be developed by doing it repeatedly. Hence the role of the mother in developing taste for different foods (especially vegetables and fresh fruits for healthy eating habits in children) is very important and should not […]
Some Weight Gain Tips for Skinny or Underweight Vegetarians
Today we have Dr. Jupitor Chakma as our guest blogger. Vegetarians (especially pure vegetarians) are at higher risk of nutritional problems in compare to non-vegetarians (although it does not mean you should not become a vegetarian and in fact vegetarian diet is more healthy than non-vegetarian diet, especially diet with red meat and processed and […]