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 ...
Read more »Vitamin B12
by Jack Norris, RD Vitamin B12 is arguably the most important nutrient in vegan nutrition. B12 is found in meat, dairy, and eggs. In contrast, there are no reliable plant sources of B12. Luckily, B12 is ...
Read more »Calcium
Calcium: Basics Calcium: Research Bone Fractures among U.K. Vegans: Implications and Recommendations Calcium and Oxalate Content of Foods
Read more »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 ...
Read more »Iodine
by Jack Norris, RD Contents Iodine Deficiency and Excess Iodine Antagonists Excess Iodine and Disease Iodine and Mortality Iodine Sources Kelp Supplements Iodine Status of Vegans Urinary Iodine ...
Read more »Vitamin A
Contents Vitamin A in Plant Foods Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A Vitamin A Deficiency Vitamin A Absorption References Vitamin A in Plant Foods Pre-formed vitamin A exists only in animal products. ...
Read more »Iron
by Jack Norris, RD Contents Summary Iron is plentiful in many plant foods, but it’s less absorbable than iron in meat. Vegetarian athletes and people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating ...
Read more »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 ...
Read more »Zinc
by Jack Norris, RD Contents Summary Dietary Reference Intakes for Zinc Zinc Content of Plant Foods Zinc Deficiency Zinc Absorption and Status of Vegans Zinc Supplements Bibliography Summary Vegans tend ...
Read more »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 ...
Read more »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 ...
Read more »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 ...
Read more »Books
Vegan For Life Everything You Need to Know to be Healthy on a Plant-Based Diet Even Vegans Die A Practical Guide to Caregiving, Acceptance, and Protecting Your Legacy of Compassion The Everything Vegan ...
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