This series addresses head-on the common nutrient-specific concerns when transitioning to a vegan diet—including specific concerns for children—and touches upon the health impact of animal products.
Featuring Dr. Michael Greger of nutritionfacts.org, the Vegan Nutrition Concerns series covers protein, b12, omega 3 fatty acids, iron, calcium, vitamin D, zinc, iodine, and even carnitine, creatine, and carnosine.
So if you’ve ever wondered “where do you get your protein on a vegan diet?”—or b12, iron and more—this series has the answers!
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How to Get Protein on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
Protein can be a great concern when going vegan. Where do you get it? How much is enough? With the help of Dr. Michael Greger, we’ll address this common nutritional concern for a plant-based vegan diet.
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How to Get Your Omega-3 On A Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
We’ve all heard how important Omega-3 fatty acids are for our health, a concern that is usually answered with fish oil supplements. So, what is a vegan or would-be vegan to do?
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Got Calcium? Dairy-Free Vegan Calcium Sources | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
Calcium is strongly associated with dairy so what’s a vegan to do? Does dairy really have bone-protecting properties? In this interview with Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org, we look into vegan calcium sources and the truth behind all the dairy hype.
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Getting Iron In A Vegan Diet
Vegans are often depicted as pale, weak and anemic due to the lack of meat in our diet. But is iron deficiency really an issue on a plant-based diet? With the help of Dr. Michael Greger, we learn about the difference between heme and non-heme iron.
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Is A Vegan Diet Vitamin D Deficient? | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
With estimates of around 70% of the population being deficient in vitamin D, we’re apparently not getting the sun exposure and/or dietary intake we need. With the help of Dr. Greger, we learn more about how to ensure adequate vitamin D levels.
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B12 On A Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
Vitamin B12 is one of the greatest concerns people seem to have when considering a vegan diet. With the help of Dr. Michael Greger, we learn about where B12 comes from and how to get adequate levels as a vegan.
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