Children with extremely low protein intakes can develop a condition called kwashiorkor. That's a form of malnutrition that can stunt growth. The most recognizable symptom is a bloated belly. It also can cause hair loss, dry, peeling skin, crankiness, and tiredness. The condition is rare in ...
Building muscle and strength can be a challenge on a vegetarian diet, expert nutritionist Anita Bean walks you through exactly how to do it the right way.
One of the major concerns vegetarian bodybuilders and athletes face isgetting enough proteinin their diet. After all, traditionally in Western societies meat and dairy have been the primary source of protein. This can be problematic if you like to train hard in the gym or on the field and y...
If you are a vegetarian, like me, or a vegan, you are a part of a large group of people who need to make a special effort to get enough protein. The people who are trying to lose weight also need to give attention to how much protein they consume. But if you have kidney disease,...
Calcium and vitamin D for vegetarians VEGETARIANISM: PROBLEMS WITH CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D Any kind of diet, if not done in a balanced, varied way, with an organized structure, which does not contemplate any possible lack of nutrients, can generate inadver
While creating the recipes and plans for Clare we had to admit‘yes, it’s actually more difficult to get enough protein consistently as a vegetarian’. And so, the beginning of theVegetarian Protein Fixwas born. Read more on ournutrition philosophy here. If you’d like to check out theVe...
How to get protein being vegan While it’s possible and often easy to get enough protein, calcium and other nutrients on a vegan diet, we do need to eat more consciously.This guideby the NHS is a good starting point to work out what to include in your food (hint: lots of veggies, ...
This is partly because protein quality is complicated and can be difficult to interpret, but that doesn’t make protein quality unimportant. You might have heard the term “complete protein” or seen a food label claiming the food is “high in protein” or a “good source of protein” – ...
One of the common concerns that are often brought up regarding vegan and vegetarian diets is that they might not provide sufficient protein. However, many experts say a well-structured vegan diet can still provide all the nutrients a person needs, including protein to get through exercises and ...
The word freegan is a combination of "free" -- as in it's free because you found it in a dumpster -- and "vegan," a vegetarian who abstains from all animal products. Not all freegans are strict vegetarians, however. Some would rather eat found meat, dairy and eggs than let food go...