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By Dr. Andrew (WH) Tse, PhD The Vegan Diet Everyone has their own reason to be vegan: to reduce their carbon footprint, ethical concerns to animals and animal byproducts, to support sustainable farming practices, and to improve their overall health. This supported by the American Academy of Nutrition Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and British Dietetic…

Top 10 Things to Know Before Going Vegan

So you’ve decided to go vegan, congratulations! You’ll be joining the approximately 2.5 million vegans in the United States who have adopted this enriching lifestyle. Before you start on this new dietary journey, there are a few things to consider as you prepare yourself for this positive change.

Top 25 Delicious Sources of Vegan Protein

What’s the first question you get when you tell friends and family that you’re vegan? “Do you get enough protein?” Protein is an important part of our daily diet because it helps in maintaining metabolism function, boosting energy levels, and stabilizing blood sugar levels. Protein is also essential for

A Plant-based Diet : What Does it Mean?

A plant-based diet centers around foods derived from plants, with little or no animal products. Think of meals prepared predominantly using vegetables, legumes, whole grains and fruits, and you’ll get the idea. The subtle difference between a plant-based diet and a vegan diet is that while the former may incorporate meat minimally, the latter is…

Why Do Vegans Need Supplements?

Veganism is growing in popularity around the world as more and more people are realizing the advantages of an ethically-conscious, plant-based lifestyle. While more and more vitamin fortified nut-based milks, meat-replacements and other vegan products are becoming available at your local grocery store, many vegans still struggle with getting all the essential vitamins and nutrients…

Vegan Recipes to Enjoy at Picnics

The picnic season presents a unique challenge to vegans and vegetarians.  A typical picnic fare includes burgers, hotdogs and condiments. Vegans and vegetarians can certainly jazz up the picnic scene with their own healthy, plant-based fare without being the killjoy of the party.

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