Regularly: Regularly consume blue or red fruits, such as raspberries or blueberries for long-term health.
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Keep: Keep a very varied diet for optimal health. Be willing to try any and all natural non-animal foods.
Answered 5/25/2014
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Do: Do consume calcium from milk or soy milk, tofu and orange juice, turnip and bok choy.
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Make: Make sure you get enough vitamin B12 as not present in vegan foods.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Can't: Can't have fish oil? Get your omega-3s from flaxseed oil! actually more omega-3/gram than fish oil.
Answered 10/18/2014
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Make: Make sure you get your nutrients: b-12, d, zinc, calcium, iron. Leafy greens and/or supplements.
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Seaweed: Seaweed can help provide nutrients such as iodine and iron. Not too much though, it has toxins, too.
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Do: Do include legumes, nuts and seeds. Don't use commercial substitutes.
Answered 12/15/2013
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Some: Some middle eastern dishes will spice up the diet! hummus, baba ganoush and falafel too name a few!
Answered 2/15/2014
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Do: Do make sure you get plenty of protein and vitamin b12, don't eat too many carbs.
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Consult: Consult a nutritionist and doctor first to make sure you get necessary vitamins and protein.
Answered 5/27/2014
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Eat: Eat a variety of vegetables to get enough proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins & minerals; learn about veggies.
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Do: Do be sure it is not a problem for your partner. If you live alone, or just have roommates, you should be fine.
Answered 11/21/2013
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U: Myth: you will be unhealthy on such a diet & it is bad for you.
Answered 5/6/2014
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O.K.: O.K. As long as it includes first class protein from nuts, seeds and legumes.
Answered 7/9/2014
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Vegan: Protein is a must! avoid sweets too.
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Vegan: Protien source is a must for vegan diet, like nuts, almonds etc...
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Do: Do eat a colorful diet of fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts! don't be tempted to eat dead meat!
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Watch: Watch the calories not the type of food. Oil, sugar and other carbs also exist in vegan diet!
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Vitamin: Vitamin b-12 deficiency is rather more common in vegans. Consider oral replacement.
Answered 5/31/2013
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Pay: Pay attention to the protein content in your diet if you are a vegan. It is easy to fall short.
Answered 12/16/2013
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Take: Take a multivitamin because vegan diets lack many essential vitamins and minerals.
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You: You can still gain a lot of weight from vegan diets. Calorie consumption count is still important!
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It: It is important to make sure to get adequate protein, calcium, and iron.
Answered 6/8/2014
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Almond: Almond milk is a good source of calcium without having to consume dairy.
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Vegan: Vegan diets lack many essential vitamins and minerals. I suggest a multivitamin.
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Vegan: Vegan diets are lacking some essential vitamins and minerals. May i suggest a multivitamin.
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Not: Not all vegan food are low calorie. Some of them are packed with sugars and fats. Read your labels.
Answered 4/17/2014
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See: See a nutritionist, don't just go by blogs and magazines. Vegan diets are tricky to get right!
Answered 9/16/2013
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Don't: Don't eat fried foods as part of a vegan diet because it is very unhealthy.
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Vegan: Vegan means no animal based protein or products.
Answered 9/17/2013
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Do: Do eat lots of fresh vegetables & fruits. Don't go heavy on carbs and sugars.
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Being: Being a vegan is definitely more of a lifestyle choice and a philosophy than a diet.
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A: A healthy vegan diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and grains.
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Substitute.: Substitute: almond milk instead or milk, soy instead of meat, fruits instead of eggs, etc...
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Develop: Develop a friendship with an established vegan to coach you.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Be: Be sure to take a good multivitamin if you are 100% vegan.
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Remember,: Remember, a vegan diet is high in fat and can be high in sodium. It may not be for you.
Answered 8/25/2013
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Milk,: Milk, honey, eggs and other animal products are not part of the pure vegan diet.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Do: Do see your doctor if you are losing too much muscle mass on a vegan diet.
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Quinoa: Quinoa is the only vegan food with complete protein, eat a lot of it.
Answered 9/29/2014
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Quinoa: Quinoa is the only vegan food that offers complete protein.
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Vegan: Myth: vegan diets are always healthier. Fact: you must make sure they are nutritionally complete.
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Do:: Do: plan your meals so you get complete protein and plenty of calcium. Don't: fry everything.
Answered 10/12/2014
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Do: Do take enough greens, proteins, B12 etc. Do not eat excessive fatty food.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Focus: Focus on plant based choices - there are healthy choices out that don't label themselves vegan.
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Be: Be creative, add herbs and spices, makes it a different meal with the same main ingredient.
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Many: Many regular (non-vegan) restaurants have options that are vegan. Check their menu.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Did: Did you know that there are app's that allow you to find the closest vegan/ vegetarian restaurants?
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Ignore: It is important to be certaiain your vitamin B12 an vitamin d levels are adequate . Have them checkd.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Ignore: Slowly eliminate all animal products from your diet. Eat at a good vegan restaurant.
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Ignore: Ensure you are getting enough protein from vegetarian food sources.
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Ignore: Eat plenty of leafy vegetables to get enough folic acid.
Answered 1/26/2014
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Ignore: Make sure to balance your protein and fats and carbs!
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Ignore: Add a legume to a whole grain for a complete protein, such as lima beans and corn.
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Ignore: Make sure to get enough protein through beans, tofu, nuts and others.
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Ignore: You must consume sufficient protein to thrive on a vegan diet. Be creative avoid a diet "rut".
Answered 2/13/2014
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Ignore: Discuss ; plan with a registered dietitian before embarking upon a vegan diet.
Answered 2/13/2014
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Ignore: Consider quinoa for a great source of protein!
Answered 3/3/2014
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Ignore: Make sure you get enough protein. Legumes (beans and nuts) are a good source.
Answered 3/4/2014
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Ignore: Vegan diets aren't for everyone who have digestive issues.
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Ignore: Eat fresh organic veg. Don't eat raw foods outside of home. Check-EWG dirty dozen full of pesticides.
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