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Vegan Calcium; How to Get Enough Without Dairy

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Vegan calcium is somewhat of a hot topic within the plant-based community. 

If you’re reading this, there’s a big chance you’re wondering how to get enough calcium as a vegan. Or perhaps whether it’s even possible to get enough calcium without dairy in the first place. 

As a registered dietitian, I can confirm that vegans can definitely meet their calcium needs from a plant-based diet. That said, many do not, oftentimes because vegan sources of calcium aren’t something they particularly pay attention to. 

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How to Get B12 as a Vegan and Raise Your Levels Quickly

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How to get B12 as a vegan was one of the very first things I researched when I first decided to eat an exclusively vegan diet. 

Few plant foods naturally contain vitamin B12. Because of this, vitamin B12 deficiency used to be one of the most common issues for new vegetarians and vegans. So I knew this was one vitamin I had to keep a close eye on.

In the past few years, this problem has been greatly improved through food fortification and supplementation. Despite this, insufficient vitamin B12 still remains a problem for some vegetarians and vegans. 

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Best Vegan Vitamin D Supplements (According to a Dietitian)

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In this article, I’ll share with you the best vegan vitamin D supplements currently available on the market.

They’re the ones that I, as a registered dietitian, would recommend to my vegan clients. 

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19 Terrific Ways to Stop Food Cravings; Science-Backed!

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In this article, I’ll share a few tried and tested ways to stop food cravings. 

Around 99% of adults experience food cravings at one point or another in their lives (1). 

Based on that, we can probably agree that food cravings are a pretty universal experience. 

Several factors can make it more likely for you to experience food cravings as a busy parent. 

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How to Build Muscle as a Vegan: A Dietitian’s Key Tips

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Do you wish to build muscle as a vegan? Or are you wondering whether it’s even possible to gain muscle on a plant-based diet?

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to gain muscle while eating only plant-based foods. That is, as long as you keep a few important pointers in mind.

Read on to discover my top 3 tips to successfully build muscle as a vegan – including my go-to protein-rich plant foods.

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59 Powerful Iron-Rich Plant Foods for Vegetarians and Vegans

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Iron-rich plant foods are a must-have in every vegetarian and vegan diet.

Getting enough of this mineral is essential for you to feel your best. Luckily, there are plenty of plant foods that can help you meet your daily iron needs.

Read on to discover why you need iron in your diet, how to tell if you’re currently getting enough, and which vegan foods contain the most iron.

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