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Please share an interesting fact about a vegan diet.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

You: You need supplemental vitamins (b12 ) and more plant protein, since efficiency is less than animal.

Answered 6/1/2017

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Nuts: Nuts make great snack. Choose unsalted and use them in salads or main dishes.

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Instead: Instead of tuna, use ground chickpeas to make a sandwich or spread.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Beans: Beans are a good source of protein.

Answered 5/31/2014

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Read: Read labels carefully to adhere to a vegan diet.

Answered 7/9/2017

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Human: Human teeth are carnivorous teeth! we have conical roots not rectangular roots.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Bettina Herbert answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Lots: Lots of protein sources in vegan diet: legumes, quinoa, nut butter.

Answered 3/13/2014

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Quinoa: Quinoa is a good source of protein, fiber, minerals & vitamins for those eating a vegan diet.

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

Chick: Chickpeas have protein. Green leafy vegetables are good sources of iron & vitamins. Tomatoes are good.

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If: If you are truly vegan, you must take a B12 supplement daily to prevent low energy and nerve damage.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Vegan: Vegan diets can lower your cholesterol significantly.

Answered 4/10/2014

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It: It is a powerful personal statement against the cruelties of today's factory farming.

Answered 3/8/2015

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Controlled: Vegetarians diets suggest most of the benefits are from overall healthy lifestyles.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Complete: Complete proteins are needed at every meal? False! if you get them over time they're recycled.

Answered 5/23/2014

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Mashed: Mashed avocado and fried onions tastes better than paste or chopped chicken liver!

Answered 5/20/2014

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Vegan: A lot of people get on vegan diet tend to lose weight but a lot of people don't lose it from diet alone.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Banana: Banana can substitute for eggs in several recipes. Soy is a good source of protein. Chickpeas!

Answered 4/1/2014

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Vegan: Myth: vegan diets don't provide the proper vitamins & minerals needed to sustain your body.

Answered 11/6/2017

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Vegan: Vegan diets require careful attention to protein. Be sure you have a sophisticated nutritional approach.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Some: Some choose a vegan diet because of religious reasons.

Answered 6/20/2013

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Make: Make an exception for dairy, eggs, and fish. All have needed nutritional health.

Answered 3/26/2014

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Dr. Barbara Srur answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You: You may lack vit B12 which may then contribute to low energy, forgetfulness, and depression.

Answered 3/19/2018

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Vegan: Vegan diets can provide enough proteins by combining legumes and root vegetables.

Answered 7/8/2013

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Vegan: Vegan dieters almost never have arterial disease or obesity.

Answered 10/5/2020

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Many: Many vegan processed foods still contain a lot of unhealthy added sugar. Read ingredients carefully.

Answered 5/14/2014

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Almond: Almond milk without sweeteners is low in sugar and higher in protein.

Answered 8/29/2013

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Vegan: Vegan does not always mean healthy if there is too much oil in the diet. Avoid excess fat calories.

Answered 2/9/2014

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Fruits: Fruits and veggies have numerous tastes and aroma unlike meat - it all tastes like chicken, right!

Answered 2/12/2014

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Ripe: Ripe avocados can make the yummiest "cream" substitutions.

Answered 2/7/2014

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Dr. Michael Engel answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

It's: It's a myth that vegans are at high risk for folate (folic acid) deficiency. Most vegan diets have enough folate (folic acid).

Answered 4/24/2014

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Dr. Michael Engel answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Vegans: Vegans should either eat B12 fortified foods or take a multivitamin containing b12.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Michael Engel answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Vegans: Vegans lacking enough B12 intake are at higher risk for heart disease from increased homocysteine.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Soy: Soy protein substitutes, almond milk, coconut milk are good alternatives.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Soy: Soy products can sometimes be substituted for meat or vegetable in dishes.

Answered 2/11/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Most: Most people lose weight on a vegan diet.

Answered 8/19/2014

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Calcium: Calcium and protein are harder to get in a vegan diet; you have to consider this when choosing.

Answered 10/7/2014

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Eating: Eating lots blueberries, grapes, & apples fruits but not juices, lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Answered 12/16/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

An: An average strawberry is 4 calories and has 200 seeds on it

Answered 9/6/2013

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Avocados: Avocados can be savory (like guacamole) or mixed sweet with juice like a fruit smoothie!

Answered 9/20/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Vegans: Vegans avoiding eating ; using animals ; animal products.

Answered 10/6/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Make sure you balance your protein daily with a variety of legumes. You may need a b 12 supplement.

Answered 12/1/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Most diets lack vitamin b 12 and vitamin d important for health.

Answered 12/3/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: It's a myth that: people on a vegan diet are healthier than those not on a vegan diet.

Answered 2/24/2014

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If: If you're struggling with definitions, remember that vegans eat "nothing with a face.".

Answered 1/3/2014

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Ignore: It is ver easy to lose weight on a vegan diet.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Ignore: It is a myth that you can't build muscle on a vegan diet.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Ignore: Eat natural foods like rice ; beans. Eat less fake meat ; cheese.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Vegans: Vegans can become overweight if they eat too many starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn.

Answered 1/5/2014

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Ignore: "vegan diet is sure to keep you slim" is a myth, as it may be overloaded with weight-gaining carbs.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Ignore: Make sure you're getting enough protein: add beans, soybeans, chickpeas, corn to salads and soups.

Answered 2/28/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: It's a myth that vegan diets provide all of the nutritional supplements needed by the body.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Vegan diets work best when everyone in the family is eating similarly.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Ignore: Studies suggest healthier life on vegetarian diet.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Ignore: Mix protein sources to obtain complete protein per day; e.g. grains and nuts; legumes and dairy.

Answered 8/12/2014

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Take vit b12,vit D and zinc. May need calcium and iron as well.

Answered 1/20/2015

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Ignore: B12 deficiency is common. Please eat or supplement your B12z.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Ignore: You must take vitamin b12 supplement 1000 mcg day . B12 comes from animal products.

Answered 2/5/2015

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Ignore: Eating a vegan diet had been shown to help improve heart disease.

Answered 4/10/2015

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Ignore: While vegan diets are healthy,it's essential to supplement with B12 and often taurine and vegan DHA.

Answered 12/5/2015

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