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How to Find the Best Iron Supplement for Pregnant Women
How to Find the Best Iron Supplement for Pregnant Women If you’re expecting your first child, you may wonder how to find the best iron supplement for pregnant women. Fortunately, there are several options available. Read on to learn about heme iron, ferrous sulfate, dietary lean meat, and Thorne Basic Prenatal. There are several benefits…
What’s the Best Iron Supplement?
The best iron supplement will not only contain enough iron, it should also be organic, vegan, non-GMO, or both. Look for third-party certifications to ensure that the supplement meets all company claims. The absorption rate varies from one type of iron supplement to another. The supplement may be a liquid or chewable tablet, depending on…
Do Vegans Live Longer?
There are many reasons why someone might choose to become a vegan. Some do it for ethical reasons, some for environmental reasons, and some for health reasons. But one of the most common questions vegans get asked is whether or not their diet will help them live longer. Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to this…
Vegan Sources of Vitamin A
While many people assume that all vegans are deficient in vitamin A, this is far from the truth. Many vegan sources of this essential nutrient include sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, and spinach. You may be surprised to learn that sweet potato contains more than twice as much vitamin A as a serving of beef liver!…
The Benefits of a Vegan Diet During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when many women rethink their diets. And for a good reason—what you eat can significantly impact your baby’s health. But with so much information, it can be tough to know what’s best. If you’re considering a vegan diet during pregnancy, here are a few things to remember. First, vegan diets are…
Which Vegan Eggs Are the Best?
Vegan eggs are a godsend for those who enjoy an excellent eggy breakfast but don’t want to contribute to the suffering of chickens. And thankfully, they’re becoming more and more available as the demand for cruelty-free products increases. But what exactly are vegan eggs? They’re made from plant-based ingredients like tofu, Chickpea Flour, or Aquafaba…
3 Important Facts You Should Know Before Giving Your Cat Vegan Cat Food
As any cat owner knows, our feline friends can be picky eaters. But when it comes to vegan cat food, they might just have to make an exception. After all, vegan cat food is made with all the same nutrients and goodness that traditional cat food contains, but without any of animal products. Purr-Fect Vegan…
Tips For Choosing a Vegetarian Dog Diet
Like most people, you probably think of meat as an essential part of a dog’s diet. After all, dogs are carnivores, so they must need meat to be healthy, right? While it’s true that dogs are descended from carnivorous ancestors, they can subsist on a vegetarian diet. There are many benefits to feeding your dog…
The Ovo Vegetarian Definition
If you’re not quite sure what an ovo vegetarian is, you’re not alone. This relatively new term describes a type of vegetarian who abstains from eating all animal flesh except for eggs. While this may sound like a rather restrictive diet, it’s surprisingly easy to find delicious and satisfying ovo vegetarian recipes. For example, plenty…
Vegan Nutrition – Sources of Protein, Calcium, Zinc, and Iodine
Nutrition is essential for everyone, whether you eat meat or not. As a vegan, I always get asked where I get my protein, and it can be hard to explain that there are other sources of nutrition besides meat. The truth is that plenty of plant-based foods are packed with all the nutrients your body…
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How to Find the Best Iron Supplement for Pregnant Women
How to Find the Best Iron Supplement for Pregnant Women If you’re expecting your first child, you may wonder how to find the best iron supplement for pregnant women. Fortunately, there are several options available. Read on to learn about heme iron, ferrous sulfate, dietary lean meat, and Thorne Basic Prenatal. There are several benefits…
What’s the Best Iron Supplement?
The best iron supplement will not only contain enough iron, it should also be organic, vegan, non-GMO, or both. Look for third-party certifications to ensure that the supplement meets all company claims. The absorption rate varies from one type of iron supplement to another. The supplement may be a liquid or chewable tablet, depending on…
Do Vegans Live Longer?
There are many reasons why someone might choose to become a vegan. Some do it for ethical reasons, some for environmental reasons, and some for health reasons. But one of the most common questions vegans get asked is whether or not their diet will help them live longer. Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to this…
Vegan Sources of Vitamin A
While many people assume that all vegans are deficient in vitamin A, this is far from the truth. Many vegan sources of this essential nutrient include sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, and spinach. You may be surprised to learn that sweet potato contains more than twice as much vitamin A as a serving of beef liver!…
The Benefits of a Vegan Diet During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when many women rethink their diets. And for a good reason—what you eat can significantly impact your baby’s health. But with so much information, it can be tough to know what’s best. If you’re considering a vegan diet during pregnancy, here are a few things to remember. First, vegan diets are…
Which Vegan Eggs Are the Best?
Vegan eggs are a godsend for those who enjoy an excellent eggy breakfast but don’t want to contribute to the suffering of chickens. And thankfully, they’re becoming more and more available as the demand for cruelty-free products increases. But what exactly are vegan eggs? They’re made from plant-based ingredients like tofu, Chickpea Flour, or Aquafaba…
