What You Should Know About Plant-Based Diets (1711 hits)
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular for a number of reasons related to environmental protection, animal welfare, and personal health. Eating a diet rich in plant-based foods can be effective in preventing and treating a number of chronic diseases and illnesses. While adopting such a diet can have significant benefits there are many factors to consider before making the switch.
If you're thinking of adopting a plant-based diet to improve your health, here are some important factors to consider before making the switch.
..."Plant-based diets can be disadvantageous in that they create deficiencies in many important nutrients ...protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, and zinc."...
I worked with a guy who was a strict vegetarian and he had to receive Vitamin B 12 injections because he was severely anemic.
I would love to become a vegetarian, but I don't know where and how to start.
