How Can Vegans Meet Their Requirement for Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
My intern Zachary Wenger has previously written about whether protein, certain vitamins or minerals are of concern for those adopting a vegan diet. To…
plant-based diets
Are Vegan Diets Low in Certain Minerals?
My wonderful intern Zachary Wenger has previously written about whether protein or certain vitamins are nutrients of concern for vegans. This article explores whether…
Vitamins for Vegans
As a follow-up to our previous article, Is Protein Intake an Issue for Vegans, this post will explore vitamin needs for vegans. There is…
Vegan Diets
A vegan diet involves avoiding all animal products - including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs and honey. Animal-derived products used in cosmetics, clothing and…
How Healthy are Plant-Based Diets?
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular. This article will examine the nutrition considerations and health impact of plant-based diets. Background: A plant-based diet (PBD)…
How Environmentally Friendly are Plant-Based Diets?
Many people choose to follow a plant-based diet for environmental reasons, so I wanted to dig into the research about how much of an…