Although it can be taken as a supplement, there is plenty of iron available in our dietary sources. Vegans can find non-heme iron in dried beans and legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, and whole grain cereals and breads. On dairy, I also wanted to add that it’s not just that …
It’s important to keep in mind that some products may contain trace amounts of non-vegan or similar chemicals, and it’s almost impossible to even determine if the sugar is vegan. If you’re in the mood for a heartier snack, a bagel topped with vegan cream cheese or vegan butter is sure to satisfy. And there …
I am passionate about vegan nutrition and believe that the vegan lifestyle is optimal for both health and the environment. Even simple plant-based foods can be unsuitable for vegans when animal derivatives are used in the production process. For example, those who want to preserve their bananas for longer and those who do not follow …
Leftovers can be kept for three to four days in the refrigerator. Be sure to eat them within that time. After that, the risk of food poisoning increases. If you don’t think you’ll be able to eat the leftovers in four days, freeze them immediately. We’ve compiled this list of vegan foods with the longest …
There have been two population studies that have tracked vegans over time, one that followed Seventh-day Adventists in the United States and Canada, and the EPIC-Oxford study, which tracked the health of nearly 50,000 meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans across the United Kingdom. However, it can be easy to fall into the trap of consuming more …
This is because the two different kinds of fibre are found in a lot of the food consumed as part of a vegan diet. As well as foods that are high in soluble fibre, you should also try and avoid rich, oily foods that are high in bad fats. Vegan constipation can happen due to …
While this dialogue, both in the media and in everyday conversations, has helped to increase people’s understanding of what veganism entails, it is clear that there is still a widespread perception that a vegan diet will end up costing more money. Issues such as factory farming and global warming have motivated many people to make …
Some foods that you might expect to be 100% vegan sometimes contain one or more animal ingredients. Most seeds are nutritional powerhouses, but flaxseed holds a special place for vegans because it’s a great alternative to eggs in vegan baked goods. Until more is known, vegans who want to reach the recommended daily intake of …
Well-planned vegan diets follow healthy eating guidelines and contain all the nutrients our bodies need. Some research has linked vegan diets to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and lower rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. If a vegan baby is weaned from breast milk before 12 months of age, he or …
Tofu is a popular meat substitute and a staple of the vegan diet. Although tofu can last longer than real meat, it’s important to remember that tofu is a perishable item and can spoil. Pre-cooked tofu can become contaminated after the cooking stage, so if you serve it raw, you risk serving contaminated food. I …