We all know by now (I hope!) that we should be supplementing Vitamin B-12 as vegans. But many mistakenly believe that B-12 is the only vitamin we should be supplementing. In fact, there are several other vitamins that are equally important to consider. Today we’re welcoming back registered dietitian Taylor Wolfram to share what vegans…
There’s a lot of misinformation about the health impacts of seafood swirling around the internet. It’s time to set the record straight! I don’t know about you, but when I hear people talk about eating healthy, they tend to go straight for the “lean meat” suggestion. Chicken or fish, they say! But I’ll raise them…
If you’re considering going vegan, there’s one thing you should know. Everyone you know—and even a bunch of people you don’t know—will become extremely concerned about your protein intake. Joking aside, there are many myths surrounding protein intake on a vegan diet that deter many would-be herbivores from adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Sure, most people…
The holiday festivities and parties are behind us, and they’ve left many of us feeling sluggish, tired, and perhaps harboring a few extra pounds. It happens, and sometimes it’s not even in your control when other people are constantly serving you delicious home cooked meals and desserts! Instead of feeling guilty (there’s no need for…
At 55 years old, elementary school teacher Karen Brockway got a serious wake-up call. After a half-century of eating meat, dairy, and lots of junk food, she got news from her doctor that shook her to the core. Karen’s doctor told her that she was at extremely high risk of developing pancreatic cancer. She was told…
How Can I Get Personalized Nutrition Advice? If you’re living a plant-based lifestyle and need some support on the nutrition front, the best source is a vegan registered dietitian nutritionist! Did you know that most doctors have very little required schooling in nutrition? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) also known as Registered Dietitians (RDs) have the education,…
I really enjoy eating seasonally and locally whenever possible. When the weather changes, we often naturally crave what’s in season. Right now delicious and highly nutritious root vegetables are plentiful in stores and markets. Now that the days are shorter and colder, I most definitely crave comforting, warm vegetables. The method is very simple. Chop…
You might be vegan because you love animals or because you’re trying to protect our planet. Or maybe you just want clearer skin. Whatever your reason, karma has your back because choosing a plant-based diet will likely also extend your life—dramatically! Most people traipse through life assuming they’ll die when they die, and that it’s really…
Dr. Michael Greger is a well-known physician, author, international speaker, and founder of NutritionFacts.org who focuses on nutrition as it relates to public health. He recently released the popular book How Not To Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease, which covers the many plant-based foods and spices we can incorporate into our…
Wine has been a buzzword in the news lately. One day the media will claim that a glass of wine a day is amazing for heart health. Then the next day, it claims that wine provides no health benefits. There is so much conflicting information about wine that it is sometimes hard to know whether…