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Navy Beans vs Black Beans; Which is Healthier

September 13, 2024 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. Leave a Comment

Navy beans vs black beans

Navy beans vs black beans; which is healthier? 

Both have been a staple in cuisines around the world for centuries. They are cheap, tasty, and a sustainable diet choice.  

But is one beter than the other? Read on for an in-depth comparison of their nutrient content, flavor profiles, and advice on how to decide between the two. 

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Are Sour Patch Kids Vegan? A Vegan Dietitian’s Perspective.

September 6, 2024 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. Leave a Comment

Are sour patch kids vegan?

Are Sour Patch Kids vegan? This is a question every vegan sweet and sour candy enthusiast has likely pondered at one time or another. 

The short answer is; it depends!

Find out which versions of this popular candy are vegan in Europe and the USA, and which ones to avoid. 

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Blood Tests for Vegan Adults and Children: How Often and Which Ones to Get?

September 26, 2021 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. 1 Comment

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Are You Eating Enough High Protein Vegan Meals?

November 20, 2020 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. 4 Comments

High protein vegan sandwich

High protein vegan meals or recipes are often hard to come by. 

I’m not sure whether this is because vegans consider protein to be an over-hyped nutrient. Or because they believe that as long as a vegan diet provides enough calories, it will automatically also provide enough protein.  

Regardless of the cause, the result remains the same. Despite it being an important nutrient, plant protein is one I often seek lacking in vegan recipes. 

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Iron for Vegetarians and Vegans; Everything You Need to Know

September 28, 2020 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. 1 Comment

Woman holding iron-rich plants and leafy greens

Iron is one of those nutrients that vegetarians and vegans often get asked about. 

Generally speaking, vegetarians and vegans tend to have lower blood iron levels than meat eaters. Low iron levels can cause a hoard of unpleasant symptoms and ultimately lead to poor health.

However, ingesting too much iron may come with its own set of health problems. 

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Vegan Meal Planner: Quick and Balanced Meals for the Whole Family

January 15, 2020 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. 4 Comments

Vegan meal planner

Requests for a vegan meal planner make up over half of the total nutrition queries that I receive. So many are surprised when I tell them that I’m not a big fan of meal plans — or at least not of most of the meal plans currently being shared on the internet.

When done right, meal planning can help you save time, money, and eat a variety of nutritious meals without losing your sanity. 

Unfortunately, many meal plans are unbalanced and designed in a way that makes them unsustainable on the long-term. And even worse, a proportion of them make it particularly difficult to develop or maintain a positive relationship with food.

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