All Posts for common questions about veganism
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How to Get Carnitine, Carnosine & Creatine on a Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
Carnitine, creatine, and carnosine aren’t the first concern for a plant-based diet. They usually come to light after reading articles cautioning would-be vegans of potential nutritional pitfalls. Should vegans be concerned about these nutrients? Dr. Michael Greger has the answers.
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How to Get Iodine on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
Iodine is vital for proper thyroid function. The top sources of iodine are foods from the sea and iodized salt, followed by milk and eggs. Dr. Michael Greger explains how to ensure adequate iodine levels on a plant-based vegan diet, as well as the dangers of getting too much iodine.
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Is Silk Vegan? How Is Silk Made?
Is silk vegan? Is it cruel? In this video, we look into the ethics of silk, how it’s produced and what alternatives exist.
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How to Get Zinc on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
Zinc deficiency is a common concern for people interested in a plant-based diet. Just how difficult is it for vegans to get adequate zinc? Should men be more cautious than women? With the help of Dr. Michael Greger, we learn about the role of zinc in the body.
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Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police
Under the ever-watchful eye of the Vegan Police, we explore the question: When can you officially say “I’m vegan”? What must you exclude? Is it “enough” to be free of meat, dairy, eggs and honey? Do you have to also be careful with sugar, cosmetics, birth control? What else?
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Vegans In Ancient Times | The History of Veganism Part One
How far back does veganism reach? Is veganism a modern-day invention, or were there vegans in ancient times? In this first edition of The History of Veganism series, we start from the very beginning.
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