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Iron
& The Vegan Diet
Most Vegans do not have a higher incidence of iron deficiency than non-vegetarians.
It takes a very small amount of planning to incorporate the necessary
daily amount of iron. As long as you eat a diet rich in dark, leafy legumes,
you will have satisfied the iron intake. Really, it will only take the
same planning that you would need to have a healthy meat -eating diet.
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Source: Vegetarian Resource Group
Facts
on Fiber
Fiber is more than just food bulk. Fiber also has a role to play in human
digestion from stimulating salivation to providing a place for bacterial
growth and digestion and binding certain chemicals and minerls. Go
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Source: Dr. Coop
There
Are Fats, and Then There Are Fats
Nutrition fads come and go. For a long time, dieters were counting calories.
Then attention shifted to fats. Now more nutritionists say that we have
to pay attention to both. These changes are the result of improved understanding
of the health impact that foods and food components have, including the
essential roles of fats and individual fatty acids in the diet. Read why
all fat is not created "bad" Go
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Source: International Food Information Council
Foundation
Is
the fountain of youth calorie restriction?
Proving that you can sometimes have good things come of failures, the
basic failure of Biosphere 2 and the unintended "experiment"
on severly reducing caloric intake in humans and animals lead to Dr. Walford's
development of a theory linking low calorie, but nutrient dense nutrition
with longevity. In fact other studies have confirmed that restricting
caloric intake increases life span and contributes to better health, in
mice, rats and monkies. Okay, but did anyone ask them if they were happy?!
Is Calista Flockheart going to live forever?!
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Source: MSN Health
Fish
Food
Fish has a sizeable place in the healthful diet of Mediterranean countries.
However, experts express some concern over pregnant women eating larger
fish that may contain higher levels of methylmercury. The suggestion
is that pregnant women eat smaller fish (i.e. canned) that have had less
time to reach a higher concentration level. Go
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Source: International Food Information Council
Foundation
Visit
Dr. Walford
Looking at Dr. Walford's recipies actually made stomachs growl around
here. While he preaches calorie reduction, he isn't really insisting that
you reduce the amount of food you eat. Only the type! His recipies pack
the most nutrients into the fewest calories with maximum bulk to make
your stomach feel full. Even if you don't want to commit to his way of
life, you might like to try out a couple of his dishes. Go
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Source: Dr. Walford
Travelling
with vegetarian children
Travelling with children offers its own special challenge. Add vegetarian
dietary considerations and a cranky and hungry 3 year old and you can
imagine the potential fireworks. Planning ahead by following these tips
should smooth out the bumps. It won't fix the air turbulance, but it will
the tummy growling. Go
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Is
Uncle Sam a good cook?
You can download an entire cookbook (PDF format) courtesy of the US Government.
Advertising "Healthy, Thifty Meals", this cookbook is more than
just recipies. It is also full of tips on budgeting, safe food practices
and meal planning. It is curious that they didn't include "Tasty"
in the title. Go
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Source: Nutrition.gov
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