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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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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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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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All About Ooby the Vegan Bulldog| Birthday Q&A
This is a special edition Q&A about Ooby, my vegan English bulldog companion. I’ve gotten a lot of questions about Ooby and as today is her birthday I decided to make a video all about her. What I feed her? Where I got her? Where her name came from? And more.
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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 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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