Vegetarian Health & Nutrition Information
The health benefits of a plant-based diet are well documented, but whatever your dietary choices, we all need to make sure we have an adequate intake of essential nutrients. This section will help you ensure your diet is balanced and provides information about specific nutrients as well as special needs.
Wondering what an RD is or already know and need to find one? Here's what you need to know about RDs.
Photos of people who lost weight and lowered their cholesterol safely while following the Engine 2 Diet. Check out these amazing before and after photos of weight loss on this healthy plant-based diet.
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Try some of these high-protein vegetarian and vegan recipes. Each one of these high-protein recipes has a complete nutritional breakdown so you'll know just how much protein you're getting in each serving.
If you're worried about getting enough protein on a vegetarian diet, you may be in for a surprise. Are you sitting down? Because I have some shocking news for you about protein. The truth is, most Americans get
way too much protein, and vegetarians can easily get more than enough protein in their diet as well. Many people still believe that protein is only available from meat and animal so…
Wondering how tofu stands up in comparison to some of your other favorite foods when it comes to protein, calories, calcium, and more? Read on to find out!
How can I get enough nutrients on a vegetarian/vegan diet? The answer: make sure you're getting enough protein, calcium, iron and B12.
Seven simple ways to increase your nutritional intake on your way to optimum health as a vegetarian!
Vegetarians need to make sure to get plenty of B-complex vitamins. About's Guide to Thyroid Disease asks "Do You Need B12?" and explains why this nutrient is so important. Read on to find out if you are consuming sufficient amounts or if you should consider taking a supplement.
If you're a vegetarian with food allergies, check here for tips, nutritional concerns, substitutions and hidden ingredients for vegetarians and vegans with food allergies.
From the Vegetarian Resource Group comes this concise and informative overview of protein needs and sources in vegetarian and vegan diets, including a sample menu with grams of protein intake.
Developed by a registed dietician for VeganHealth.org, these six sample meal plans provide a nutritional breakdown as well as simple meal ideas for a vegan diet.
Informative vegetarian food pyramid providing a visual reference for healthy food choices on a vegetarian diet.
