Although calcium is associated with dairy products, you can usually meet the need easily on a vegan diet. However, not getting enough of the mineral can have adverse
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How to prevent vitamin B2 deficiency on a vegan diet
Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is an essential nutrient. It is not stored in the body, so you need to consume it regularly. While many plant foods
How to prevent omega-3 deficiency on a vegan diet
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential and have many vital functions. The three primary omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Vegans
How to prevent selenium deficiency on a vegan diet
Selenium is a critical nutrient for vegans in many countries because the soil is low in selenium. Thus plant foods only contain minute amounts of it. Still, it
How to prevent iodine deficiency on a vegan diet
Iodine is an essential nutrient and vital for thyroid function. Those on plant-based diets have an increased risk of iodine deficiency. Thus, in this post, we’ll look at
How to prevent zinc deficiency as a vegan + list of zinc-rich foods
Zinc is an essential nutrient that is present in every cell of the body. Because of that making sure that you get enough of the mineral is critical.
The Ultimate Guide to Vitamin D for Vegans- Sources, Supplements, Deficiency symptoms & more
Vitamin D is a very special vitamin because it is the only vitamin that the body can produce. Pretty awesome, right? Yes, but if the body can make
All about getting your protein from plants + list of vegan protein sources
In our society, there seems to be the misconception that only animal products, particularly meat, contain protein. This assumption, however, is incorrect and often causes people to think
Iron for Vegans: Ulitmate Guide – Iron-rich foods, how to prevent iron deficiency + increase absorption
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency regardless of dietary lifestyle. 75% of all women are affected. That’s crazy! And being vegan also puts you at a
Vitamin B12 for Vegans: The Ultimate Guide – Sources, Supplements, Deficiency symptoms & more
Vitamin B12 is one of the most talked-about topics when it comes to veganism. And that makes sense because vegans have a high risk of B12 deficiency. The