Nutrition

Adding Soy To The Diet

by Kevin on September 22, 2008

Nowadays, a huge variety of soy foods is on shelves not only in health food stores, but increasingly in mainstream grocery stores. As the number of soy-based products grows, it becomes increasingly easy for consumers to add enough soy to their daily diets to meet the 25-gram amount that FDA says is beneficial to heart [...]

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Nutrients For vegetarians

by Kevin on September 20, 2008

Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations for nutrients. The key is to consume a variety of foods and the right amount of foods to meet your calorie needs.

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More Vegetales Please

by Kevin on September 19, 2008

Maybe you are not vegetarian, or are thinking of becoming one. Perhaps you are just interested in adding more fruit and veg to your family diet but are not really sure how to go about it.

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Brain Shrinkage And Vegetarians

by Kevin on September 17, 2008

Becoming a vegetarian could be good for the planet, but it’s bad for your brain.

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Vegan Nutrition in Pregnancy and Childhood

by Kevin on September 15, 2008

A well-planned vegan diet can easily be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and childhood.

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Five Nutrients Vegetarians Lack

by Kevin on September 9, 2008

Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets have advantages. Vegetarian diets tend to be rich in antioxidants, certain vitamins, and healthy fats. Non-vegetarian diets, by contrast, tend to contain more protein, iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B-12.

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