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.
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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.
The Crime Of Raising Vegan Kids | When Diet Is Deadly
The truths in this video are shocking and infuriating! Is your doctor telling you the whole truth about what’s best for your health? How much do medical doctors actually know about preventing diseases rather than just treating them?
Why Your Doctor Is Lying To You | Dr. Michael Greger
Protein can be a great concern when considering a vegan diet. Where do you get it? How much is enough?With the help of Dr. Michael Greger, we'll address this most common nutritional concern for a vegan diet.
Where Do You Get Your PROTEIN 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 which 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
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
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.
Pale, Weak & Vegan? Getting Iron In A Vegan Diet | 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.
Is A Vegan Diet Vitamin D Deficient? | 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.
B12 On A Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org
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
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
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?