The purpose this book review is to share with you that a strict vegetarian diet does not work for everyone. Some people do better eating animal products. Even though I write mostly about eating a vegan or plant-based diet on this blog, I understand that everything is not for every body. Susan Schenck, author of Beyond Broccoli and the Live Food Factor, sent me her most recent … [Read more...] about When Eating a Vegetariain Diet Is Not Enough, Go Beyond Broccoli
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Plant Foods High in Calcium
Are you worried about not getting enough calcium in your diet after adopting a vegan diet? There are plant foods that are high in calcium, maybe not as high as a glass of milk or yogurt, but do know there is calcium in all plant foods. The key to getting what you need is eating a variety of foods. Why is Calcium Important? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. … [Read more...] about Plant Foods High in Calcium
The Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
A recent post written by Dr. Chakma (Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Omega 3 Fatty Acids Deficiencies in Vegans) piqued my curiosity about omega 3 fatty acids, so I did a little research. I know we should make sure we get omega 3 fatty acids in our diet, but knowing more will help me understand more about omega 3 fatty acids. Here are my questions: What are omega 3 fatty … [Read more...] about The Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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 is rich in animal foods) … [Read more...] about Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Omega-3-Fatty Acids Deficiency in Vegans
Speed Bumps Come to Slow You Down – Keep Moving
October is here and how many of you reached your healthy living goals this year? I will venture to say that you probably did well the first few weeks of this year and even the first few months. As you think about things, you realize there is so much more you could have done. Some of you may have said, "I cannot do this, maybe next year." Why wait until next year, start over … [Read more...] about Speed Bumps Come to Slow You Down – Keep Moving
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 … [Read more...] about Eat Vegan And Prevent Heart Diseases