The debate over vitamin D and its necessity and effect for vegans is ongoing. Vitamin D is known to play a big role in accommodating calcium absorption and regulating calcium levels, which play a role in bone formation and upkeep. Vitamin D also is known to promote increased activity in white blood cells, which leads… Continue reading »
Apr
28
Focus on Nutrition: Zinc
Zinc is a common metal that is important to health, especially for vegans. The human body usually contains around 4 to 6 grams of zinc. The recommended amount of dietary zinc required for the average individual is 8 mg per day for women and 11mg per day for men. Different types of dietary zinc are… Continue reading »
Mar
10
Focus on Nutrition: Fiber
Fiber is a virtually indigestible substance that is found mainly in the outer layers of plants. It is a special type of carbohydrate that passes through the digestive system without being broken down into nutrients. I’m sure we’ve all heard about the need for enough fiber in the diet. But few people understand the importance… Continue reading »
Oct
04
Quick Reminder on Health
Kate wanted us not to forget about the nutrients that we need to live. Calcium: essential for building & maintaining teeth and bones. You can get sufficient amounts from dark green veggies, such as collard greens, kale, and broccoli. Some juices, cereals, and soy products are enriched with calcium. Iodine: a component of thyroid hormones,… Continue reading »
Sep
20
Healthy Vegan Eats on the Cheap:
Healthy Vegan Eats on the Cheap: PROTEIN! by Adam Jones Somewhere in the past, it’s become common thought that being a healthy vegan costs a lot of money. This misconception can probably be sourced to the hoards of soccer moms and yuppie types who have gotten hip to these changing times. Nowadays there is big… Continue reading »
Sep
13
How does being vegan make you feel?
In the past month I was lucky enough to start school. The long days and awful carnivorous lunches do suck but one thing often overlooked is the amount of ignorance (a large majority of people I encounter don’t know what the difference between vegetarian and veganism, one person even asked if I was a veterinarian, when I asked what do you… Continue reading »
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