Daily Needs
The recommendations below address the nutrients which are of more concern in vegan than omnivore diets, but they aren’t everything anyone needs to know about eating for optimal health. More info: The ...
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Vitamin B12
by Jack Norris, RD For the last few months, I was feeling sluggish, had to lie down a couple of times a day, found it difficult to work evenings and to exercise for long periods. Under [an] MD’s ...
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Calcium
Part 1—Basics Vegans and Calcium Intake Vegans and Bone Health Plant Sources of Calcium Part 2—Research Calcium and Vegan Diets: Why the Fuss? Animal Protein and Osteoporosis Epidemiological Studies Metabolic ...
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Vitamin D
Part 1—Basics Healthy Vitamin D Levels Sources of Vitamin D Daily Needs Part 2—Research Ideal Vitamin D Levels Dietary Sources of Vitamin D Vitamin D Levels in Vegetarians EPIC-Oxford (2011) Danish ...
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Omega-3s
Part 1—Basics Background α-linolenic acid (ALA) Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Health Benefits Omega-3 Status of Vegetarians and Vegans Improving Omega-3 Status in Vegetarians ...
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Iodine
Last updated May 2018 Contents Iodine Deficiency and Excess Iodine Antagonists Iodine Sources Iodine and Seaweeds Iodine Status of U.S. Vegetarians and Vegans Iodine Status of European Vegans Daily ...
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Vitamin A
by Jack Norris, RD • Last updated November 2017 Contents Vitamin A in Plant Foods Dietary Reference Intake for Vitamin A Vitamin A Deficiency Vitamin A Absorption References Vitamin A in Plant Foods Pre-formed ...
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Iron
Part 1—Basics Iron and a Plant-Based Diet Dietary Reference Intakes for Iron Daily Value Iron Content of Plant Foods Vitamin C Content of Plant Foods Functions of Iron Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Stages ...
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Protein and Amino Acids
Part 1—Basics Plant Protein and Amino Acids Protein Recommendations for Vegans Part 2—Research Dietary Reference Intakes Protein Needs for People Over 60 Protein and Amino Acid Content of Selected ...
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Zinc
by Jack Norris, RD • Last updated February 2014 Contents Summary Dietary Reference Intakes for Zinc Zinc Content of Plant Foods Zinc Deficiency Zinc Absorption and Status of Vegetarians Zinc Supplements References Summary Zinc ...
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Soy
Soy Part 1—Main Controversies Breast Cancer Dementia Infant Formulas Feminizing Characteristics Thyroid Soy Benefits Soy Part 2—Research The Isoflavones Soy Servings Soy Foods Benefits of Soy Lowering ...
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Food Intolerances
Food Allergies Food allergy articles—JackNorrisRD.com Food Allergy Survival Guide—Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, Jo Stepaniak MSEd, and Dina Aronson MS, RD Flatulence Does adding baking soda to soaking ...
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Life Cycle
Pregnancy, Infants, and Children Introduction Pregnancy Infants Safety of Soy Formulas Children Fiber and Children Vegan Nutrition for Teens Real Vegan Children Hypospadias and Vegetarian Diets Background ...
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Research
Expert Statements on Vegetarian Diets Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Proceedings of the Nutrition Society Vegetarian Cohorts Disease Rate Statistics Adjustments Vegetarian Cohorts Standardized ...
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Books
Vegan For Life Everything You Need to Know to be Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet Even Vegans Die A Practical Guide to Caregiving, Acceptance, and Protecting Your Legacy of Compassion The Everything ...
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