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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

The image shows a close-up of a person’s arms. They are being restrained with handcuffs.

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

A person is shown in close up. They are wearing a white lab coat and a have a stethoscope around their necks. The are looking hard to one side whilst facing forward. A large self-adhesive plaster is fixed across their mouth, sealing it closed.

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

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.

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!)

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. 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.

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.

How to Get Omega-3 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. 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.

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.

How to Get Calcium 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.

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.

How to Get Iron 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. 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.

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.

How to Get Vitamin D on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet | 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 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.

How to Get Vitamin B12 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. 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 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.

How to Get Zinc 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. 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. 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.

How to Get Iodine 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. 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, 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.

How to Get Carnitine, Carnosine & Creatine on a Vegan Diet | Dr. Michael Greger of Nutritionfacts.org

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  • The words "You have been lied to" to the left of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan delivering a persuasive speech about veganism.

    This Speech Will Change How You See Everything

    This speech sheds light on aspects of our food system that are deliberately hidden—allowing you to make truly informed choices. By highlighting how you already hold the core values of veganism, the information in this speech empowers you to align your actions with your existing values.

    Read more about This Speech Will Change How You See Everything
  • Naked man viewed from the waist up holding a small cucumber in one hand and a large cucumber in the other. The large cucumber is held higher than the small one

    Does Diet Affect Penis Size? | Foods To Avoid

    Can what you eat affect the size of your penis? The impact of diet is decidedly absent from the male enhancement racket of miracle pills, powerful pumps, bizarre contraptions, and serious surgery. And the sensitivity of penis size leaves countless men trying out untested and potentially unsafe methods.

    Read more about Does Diet Affect Penis Size? | Foods To Avoid
  • A man is shown with a grimace of pain on his face. He is wearing a surgical gown and is bent forward. A second man, dressed as a doctor in surgical gloves is behind him. His left arm is out of sight; hidden by the body of the first man.

    Get Pissed About Your Prostate!

    Prostate enlargement and cancer risk are seen as inevitable aspects of aging, with treatments ranging from medication to invasive and debilitating surgery. But what if these conditions could be prevented and even reversed?

    Read more about Get Pissed About Your Prostate!
  • A carton of soy milk is shown along side a tankard of foaming beer. Between the two are the words Soy versus Beer.

    Soy Vs Beer: Which Promotes Estrogen More?

    Many men cite soy’s estrogen-promoting effects as a reason not to go vegan, with concerns of lowered testosterone, gynecomastia, and hormonal imbalance. But does soy really have a detrimental impact on men’s health?

    Read more about Soy Vs Beer: Which Promotes Estrogen More?
  • A woman suffering from depression sitting alone in the dark.

    Are Vegans More Depressed?

    Are vegans more depressed than non-vegans? There is a great deal of back and forth within the medical and lay communities about the impact of veganism on mental health. What does the science say?

    Read more about Are Vegans More Depressed?
  • 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
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