Source: Vegan Diet Dangers — Do They Exist? by Dr. Edward Group In terms of health, a vegetarian diet can be one of the most healthy options. A new study even suggests a vegan diet could actually be the best when it comes to lowering heart disease and blood pressure. [1] It begs the question, is there any downside? The … Continue reading Vegan Diet Dangers — Do They Exist?
Vegan Snacks Spotlight: The Health Benefits of Pecans
Source: Vegan Snacks Spotlight: The Health Benefits of Pecans by Dr. Edward Group A vegan lifestyle can offer much in the way of health benefits, but it’s not without its challenges. A common problem for many vegans is incorporating a sufficient amount of protein and healthy fats into their diet. Many nuts are able to deliver … Continue reading Vegan Snacks Spotlight: The Health Benefits of Pecans
Healthy Nuts: Pecans vs Walnuts
Source: Healthy Nuts: Pecans vs Walnuts by Dr. Edward Group For their role in heart and cardiovascular health, walnuts have received a great deal of attention in recent years. However, they aren’t the only healthy nut option around. When it comes to nutrition, pecans can go toe-to-toe with walnuts in the way they protect the heart … Continue reading Healthy Nuts: Pecans vs Walnuts
10 Best Vegan Foods for Kids
Source: 10 Best Vegan Foods for Kids by Dr. Edward Group Once children start consuming solid food, life-long eating habits begin to take root. What they learn from parents, friends, and others will shape the way they eat. This means that even when a child is young, nutritional education is extremely important for laying the groundwork for … Continue reading 10 Best Vegan Foods for Kids
Do vegans need more iodine?
The vegan lifestyle can be quite healthy if the diet is composed of fresh, organic foods. This takes some planning. Vegans also need to avoid heavily processed vegan foods that give the false impression of providing balanced nutrition when they do not. Studies that compare a balanced vegan diet with that of vegetarians, and omnivores … Continue reading Do vegans need more iodine?
Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears
Source: Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears by Dr. Edward Group This sweet treat combines pears, goji berries, and ginger into a surprisingly healthy dessert that you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying. Pears are a delicious metabolism booster. Anjou, bartlett, and bosc pears taste excellent and work especially well. A tip — pears are best … Continue reading Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears
What Do Vegans Eat?
Source: What Do Vegans Eat? by Dr. Edward Group We’ll sometimes get questions from customers who’ve grown up eating meat but are now looking for a switch to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. These questions largely have a main theme, “Exactly what do vegans eat?” Aside from curiosity, they sometimes are concerned that a new diet that avoids meat and all … Continue reading What Do Vegans Eat?
What is a Vegan and What Does a Vegan Diet Entail?
Source: What is a Vegan and What Does a Vegan Diet Entail? by Dr. Edward Group I overheard a conversation the other day between one of our customer service reps and a customer who had some questions about improving their diet. During the chat, the benefits of adopting vegan dietary habits was mentioned. With that came … Continue reading What is a Vegan and What Does a Vegan Diet Entail?
Try This Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe
Source: Try This Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe by Dr. Edward Group Cashew cream is a smooth, delicious food that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Depending how it's made, it can be either savory or sweet, which makes it incredibly versatile. It’s the perfect dip for fruit. Use it to flavor smoothies … Continue reading Try This Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe
5 Vegan Calcium Sources
Source: 5 Vegan Calcium Sources by Dr. Edward Group People who are beginning to implement more vegan foods into their diet are usually concerned with the nutritional give-and-take that happens when you exclude certain types of food. Specifically, when it comes to cutting out dairy, most people are concerned with how that will affect their calcium intake. … Continue reading 5 Vegan Calcium Sources
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 