You: You need supplemental vitamins (b12 ) and more plant protein, since efficiency is less than animal.
Answered 6/1/2017
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Nuts: Nuts make great snack. Choose unsalted and use them in salads or main dishes.
Answered 7/3/2013
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Instead: Instead of tuna, use ground chickpeas to make a sandwich or spread.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Beans: Beans are a good source of protein.
Answered 5/31/2014
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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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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.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Chick: Chickpeas have protein. Green leafy vegetables are good sources of iron & vitamins. Tomatoes are good.
Answered 5/6/2018
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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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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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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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Some: Some choose a vegan diet because of religious reasons.
Answered 6/20/2013
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Make: Make an exception for dairy, eggs, and fish. All have needed nutritional health.
Answered 3/26/2014
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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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Vegan: Vegan dieters almost never have arterial disease or obesity.
Answered 10/5/2020
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Many: Many vegan processed foods still contain a lot of unhealthy added sugar. Read ingredients carefully.
Answered 5/14/2014
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Almond: Almond milk without sweeteners is low in sugar and higher in protein.
Answered 8/29/2013
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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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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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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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Vegans: Vegans should either eat B12 fortified foods or take a multivitamin containing b12.
Answered 6/24/2014
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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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Soy: Soy products can sometimes be substituted for meat or vegetable in dishes.
Answered 2/11/2014
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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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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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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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Vegans: Vegans avoiding eating ; using animals ; animal products.
Answered 10/6/2013
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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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Ignore: Most diets lack vitamin b 12 and vitamin d important for health.
Answered 12/3/2013
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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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Vegans: Vegans can become overweight if they eat too many starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn.
Answered 1/5/2014
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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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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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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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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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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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