Question 1

i  have ecxzema and have to use ointment for my skin, will this effect the hcg diet protocol that i am currently on?

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No problem: One of the key treatments for eczema is keep your skin well hydrated - keep using the ointment as it should not impact your dieting.

Question 2

what is a vegan diet?

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No animal foods: Including milk and dairy products,  you should consult your doctor or a dietician to ensure that you do not become deficient in key nutrients.

Question 3

what is a vegan diet like?

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No animal products: Vegan diets exclude any animal or animal byproducts such as milk, eggs, fish oil, etc. It is limited to only foods that are plant based or derived from plants.

Question 4

how to have a balanced vegan diet?

Accepted Answer

A vegan diet is not: difficult to balance.  Just eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, nuts, &amp; seeds.  For more detailed information, check out drmcdougall.com and nutritionfacts.org.  Both cite lots of research on the benefits of a plant-based diet.  Nutritionfacts.org includes information on the effects of diet on numerous health issues.  Much of the concern about "balancing" proteins is unfounded.

Question 5

what are the benefits of taking up a vegan diet?

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Depends: Eating lower on the food chain means less environmental toxicity in your food. But consider supplementation of b complex and methionine/taurine/choline.

Question 6

can a vegan diet cause anxiety/depression?

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I don't think so.: Anxiety happens when your mind registers a threatening or intimidating future event and your body prepares for action (fight/flight).   Change your thoughts about the triggering situation, learn to calm your body's reaction, or deal with the situation to make it less threatening. If you're worried about your diet, talk to a dietician about why you're worried.  A vegan diet is very healthy.

Question 7

can i eat a vegan diet while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just make sure you eat plenty of protein and you may want to give your baby supplemental iron drops.

Question 8

need a simple vegan diet for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Vegan: diet is not easy and can be dangerous if not done correctly.  Please see your doctor or a nutritionist.  Ask about a low carb higher fat food plan which will change your body from burning sugar for fuel to burning good fat such as coconut oil and olive oil.  Carbs turn into sugar.  Type 2 can be reversed w/guidance.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

can i lose weight on a gluten free vegan diet?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Greasy animal fats are the best-tasting stuff on the planet and if you eliminate them, you'll eat less. Being gluten-free is a huge help to folks with celiac disease / dermatitis herpetiformis so it has turned into a "fad" diet for everybody else -- this has no scientific basis. Why not do yourself a huge favor and go wild for fitness like when you were a teen? Feel great, make friends.

Question 10

how much b12 is needed to supplement a vegan diet?

Accepted Answer

2.4 mcg: Assuming you are not otherwise B12 deficient, you need at least 2.4 mcg per day (more if pregnant).  You can get this from pretty much any supplement containing b12.  You should, however, get your blood tested to make sure you're not already deficient.  If so, you can "catch up" before going on maintenance supplementation.  Good job on going vegan.  Now just make sure you take a B12 supplement.

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