Are You Getting Enough Calcium & Vitamin D?

The question I heard most often from doctors after we stopped drinking cow’s milk due to a food allergy was, “Are you getting enough calcium and vitamin D?” The US recommended daily intake of calcium is 1000 mg. Most of us meet...

By Colette Martin | March 03, 2011 | 0 comment(s)

Meeting Vitamin B12 Needs

While your plant-based diet may be brimming with nutrients and other healthful compounds, all savvy vegans know that it’s important to supplement with vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is needed for cell division and the formation of healthy red...

By Ginny Messina | December 06, 2010 | 0 comment(s)