My Facebook friend, David Steele also Administrator of the Earthsave Canada Facebook page shared a video entitled “Vegan Epidemic” by Dr. Michael Greger and I had to share this video with you. A Few Words There are some raw vegan and vegan gurus who think that you can get everything you need from your food. […]
6 Transitioning Tips To A Plant-Based Diet
Are you thinking about giving up animal-based foods, but don’t know where to begin? You do not have give up eating animal-based foods all at once. Some people can do that, but most cannot. It is best to transition and ease yourself into eating a plant-based diet. It gives your body time to adjust […]
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 […]
Nutritional Problems That Vegans Should Watch For
Today we have Dr. Jupitor Chakma as our guest blogger. Vegetarians or vegans, especially pre-vegans may have some common nutritional problems, which are generally not seen among non-vegetarians. To avoid the common nutritional problems associated with eating a pure vegan diet, vegans should be watchful about their diet and nutrition. Nutritional problems among vegetarians: In […]
Daily Vegan Meal Planning – A Must!
The Problem A few months ago, I was struggling with eating a balanced vegan diet. The vegan diet is a good diet if you eat a variety of foods and make sure you eat a balanced diet. As a result of my not eating a balanced diet and eating enough food, I noticed my hair […]