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Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts.org is seen as an inset photograph on the left. In the center is an image of a vibrant lettuce. On the right is an image of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan holding a glass of milk.

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.

Got Calcium? Dairy-Free Vegan Calcium Sources | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts.org is seen as an inset photograph on the left. In the center is a bottle of cod liver pills and some cod liver oil tablets. On the right is an image of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan wearing a doctors coat, complete with stethoscope entering data into a tablet computer.

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?

How to Get Your Omega-3 On A Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts.org is seen as an inset photograph on the left. In the center is a close-up of a person holding a bowl full of various vegetables. On the right is an image of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan she is pointing towards the vegetables.

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.

How to Get Protein on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts.org is seen as an inset photograph on the left. On the right, Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is seen carrying out an arm curl with a large iron dumbbell.

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.

Getting Iron In A Vegan Diet

Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts.org is seen as an inset photograph on the left. Next to this image Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan can be seen in a bikini top with dark sunglasses on. On the right is a cartoon sun with a letter D displayed in its center.

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.

Is A Vegan Diet Vitamin D Deficient? | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown filling in a Bingo card. Next to her is an image of a number of colorful bingo balls, one of which is labeled B12. Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts.org is seen as an inset photograph on the right.

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.

B12 On A Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts.org is seen as an inset photograph on the left. In the center is an image of oyster shells. On the right is an image of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan falling asleep sat upright.

Zinc deficiency is a common concern for people interested in going vegan. 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 look into the role of zinc in the body.

Zinc Deficiency & Male Emissions | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts.org is seen as an inset photograph on the left. In the center is an image of a translucent human in blue with the thyroid gland highlighted in pink. On the right is an image of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan.

Iodine is vital for proper thyroid function in the body. The top sources of iodine are foods from the sea and iodized salt, followed by milk and eggs. So what's a vegan to do?

Iodine & Thyroid Health for Vegans | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

Dr. Greger of NutritionFacts.org is seen as an inset photograph on the left. In the center is a bottle of carnitine. On the right is an image of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan beloved bulldog, Ooby.

Carnitine, creatine, carnosine and taurine aren’t the first concerns new vegans have. They usually come to light after reading articles cautioning would-be vegans of potential nutritional pitfalls. Should vegans be concerned about these nutrients?

Carnitine, Carnosine & Creatine, OH MY! | Dr Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

A person is shown with pain on their face. They have one hand over their heart and the other just below it as if they are suffering from chest pain. Subtly, overlaying the persons chest is an image of what is below the skin, blood vessels, bones, etc.

When it comes to our health and nutrition, we tend to always worry most about what we’re not getting ENOUGH of when what is killing us is what we’re getting TOO MUCH of.

Deadly Nutrition: The REAL Dietary Killers | Dr. Michael Greger

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  • A group of cows scattered across a lush green hillside sloping downwards into a vibrant blue ocean, the visual embodiment of idealized animal agriculture and human practices.

    The Best We Have To Offer? | How Ireland Exposes “Humane” Farming

    Most people are against factory farming—but what about grass-fed, free-range, humane? Nowhere is animal agriculture more idealized than the rolling green landscape of Ireland. Let’s take a close look at the very best we have to offer and see if the ideals live up to their promise.

    Read more about The Best We Have To Offer? | How Ireland Exposes “Humane” Farming
  • The image shows a close-up of a person’s arms. They are being restrained with handcuffs.

    The Crime Of Raising Vegan Kids | When Diet Is Deadly

    Is a vegan diet child abuse? Where is the line between parents’ dietary practices and the government’s duty to protect minors? Following the hospitalization of a vegan child, a bill in Italy aims to make veganism a criminal offense.

    Read more about The Crime Of Raising Vegan Kids | When Diet Is Deadly
  • A young child is shown to the left. The child is facing forwards, but their eyes are turned to their right. Around the child’s neck is a white sign with 0402 in black lettering upon it. Overlaying the image of the child, centrally placed, are several heavily obscured words in white. It is possible to make out the words “Get” and “Milk” but others are too heavily obscured to be read. Below and visible in smaller letters is Milklife.com. The obscuration is caused by the placement of the word “Banned” which is written in large red and yellow letters and runs diagonally across the words in white.

    BANNED Commercial! – Milk Vs Almond Milk

    You won’t believe this! See the newly recovered BANNED footage from Milk Life’s “Dairy Milk Vs. Almond Milk Spelling Bee” commercial. Find out what they didn’t want you to see, and hear the commercial’s director have a total meltdown!

    Read more about BANNED Commercial! – Milk Vs Almond Milk
  • Arching across the top in large yellow lettering are the words “Poop Challenge”. They are separated slightly but the image of a Ben and Jerry’s “Chocolate Fudge Brownie” ice cream carton. On the top of the carton is a large poop emoji. To the left of the carton is a lawn sign with United States Environmental Protection Agency insignia upon it.

    $30K Poop Nutrition Challenge! | Sponsored By Ben & Jerry’s

    Take the POOP Nutrient Challenge and get paid $30K for your crappy ideas! The EPA, along with Ben & Jerry’s, the USDA, and a host of other heavyweights have launched a competition for craptastic concepts to deal with the dung overtaking our planet.

    Read more about $30K Poop Nutrition Challenge! | Sponsored By Ben & Jerry’s
  • Vegan athlete and bodybuilder Crissi Carvalho is shown twice, once on stage, posing, and once from a photoshoot. On the left on large white letters are the words “Hi-carb vegan takes Arnold classic”

    Vegan Fitness Model Wins Arnold Classic At 42!!

    In the protein-crazy, youth-dominated world of bodybuilding, high-carb vegan competitor Crissi Carvalho is proving that not only can vegans build and maintain muscle, but they can also do so in a manner that’s sustainable and healthy.

    Read more about Vegan Fitness Model Wins Arnold Classic At 42!!
  • Two conical glass flasks are shown upon a lab bench top. In each is a large piece of raw red meat.

    Is Lab Grown Meat Vegan?

    Could “test tube burgers” spell the end of animal exploitation? A solution to our environmental crisis? Find out why this is such a hot-button issue within the vegan community as we look at the pros and cons of lab grown meat.

    Read more about Is Lab Grown Meat Vegan?
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