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
Concerned about getting enough protein on a vegan plant-based diet? Where do you get it? How much is enough? In this interview, Dr. Michael Greger addresses common questions about plant-based protein (and busts a few myths along the way!)
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How to Get Omega-3 on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
Worried about getting enough Omega-3s on vegan diet? In this interview, Dr. Michael Greger guides you through the basics of Omega-3 fatty acids, provides plant-based sources, and busts long-standing myths about fish oil.
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How to Get Calcium on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
Wonder how to get enough calcium in a dairy-free vegan diet? Does milk really keep our bones strong? In this interview, Dr. Michael Greger explains the health benefits of plant-based calcium sources while exposing the health dangers of dairy.
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How to Get Iron on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org
Dietary iron is strongly associated with meat consumption. But is iron deficiency really an issue on a plant-based diet? Are vegans more prone to anemia? In this interview, Dr. Michael Greger reveals the advantages of plant-based iron over animal-derived iron.
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How to Get Vitamin D on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
For most people, sun exposure alone is not enough to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D. With many dietary sources being animal-based, how do you get enough vitamin D on a vegan diet? In this interview, Dr. Michael Greger explains how to ensure adequate vitamin D levels.
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How to Get Vitamin B12 on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
Vitamin B12 is one of the most common worries for people considering a plant-based vegan diet. But this nutrient is a concern no matter what you eat! Dr. Michael Greger tells us where B12 comes from, how to get enough, and shares his supplementation recommendations.
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