Vegetarian Health & Nutrition Information
The health benefits of a plant-based diet are well documented, but whatever your dietary choices, we all need to make sure we have an adequate intake of essential nutrients. This section will help you ensure your diet is balanced and provides information about specific nutrients as well as special needs.
Tofu Nutritional Value Information
Wondering how tofu stands up in comparison to some of your other favorite foods when it comes to protein, calories, calcium, and more? Read on to find out!
Wondering how tofu stands up in comparison to some of your other favorite foods when it comes to protein, calories, calcium, and more? Read on to find out!
Vegetarian Nutrition
How can I get enough nutrients on a vegetarian/vegan diet? The answer: make sure you're getting enough protein, calcium, iron and B12.
How can I get enough nutrients on a vegetarian/vegan diet? The answer: make sure you're getting enough protein, calcium, iron and B12.
7 Quick Tips for Vegetarian Health
Seven simple ways to increase your nutritional intake on your way to optimum health as a vegetarian!
Seven simple ways to increase your nutritional intake on your way to optimum health as a vegetarian!
Do You Need Vitamin B12?
Vegetarians need to make sure to get plenty of B-complex vitamins. About's Guide to Thyroid Disease asks "Do You Need B12?" and explains why this nutrient is so important. Read on to find out if you are consuming sufficient amounts or if you should consider taking a supplement.
Vegetarians need to make sure to get plenty of B-complex vitamins. About's Guide to Thyroid Disease asks "Do You Need B12?" and explains why this nutrient is so important. Read on to find out if you are consuming sufficient amounts or if you should consider taking a supplement.
How to Get Plenty of Protein
From the Vegetarian Resource Group comes this concise and informative overview of protein needs and sources in vegetarian and vegan diets, including a sample menu with grams of protein intake.
From the Vegetarian Resource Group comes this concise and informative overview of protein needs and sources in vegetarian and vegan diets, including a sample menu with grams of protein intake.
Sample Meal Plans
Developed by a registed dietician for VeganHealth.org, these six sample meal plans provide a nutritional breakdown as well as simple meal ideas for a vegan diet.
Developed by a registed dietician for VeganHealth.org, these six sample meal plans provide a nutritional breakdown as well as simple meal ideas for a vegan diet.
Vegetarian Food Pyramid
Informative vegetarian food pyramid providing a visual reference for healthy food choices on a vegetarian diet.
Informative vegetarian food pyramid providing a visual reference for healthy food choices on a vegetarian diet.