Posts by Nataly Shemesh
Vegan Pregnancy
A balanced, well-planned vegan diet is adequate and provides all the dietary requirements for pregnant women and their fetuses.
Read MoreSoy
Soy is a special, healthy legume that’s packed with high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Read MoreMeet the Good Carbs!
Whole grains, legumes, fruit, and vegetables are all excellent sources of good carbohydrates. They will help you maintain your weight and keep you feeling full.
Read MoreVegan B12
Vitamin B12 Supplement The Easy and Natural Solution A plant-based diet provides all the vitamins and minerals you need, except for one – vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 originates from bacteria that are found in soil, dirt, feces, and non-purified water. Apparently, in the distant past, B12 sources were unclean food and non-purified water. Nowadays, we’ve…
Read MoreVegan Protein
Protein is Everywhere A vegan diet can meet recommendations for protein intake regardless of age, gender, or level of physical activity. The key is adequate caloric intake and a varied diet. Protein-packed vegan foods include legumes (beans, peas, chickpeas, fava beans, lupin beans, and lentils), soy and soy products (tofu, edamame, tempeh, TVP, soy milk…
Read MoreVegan Calcium
Healthy Bones in a Healthy Body There is an ongoing debate regarding the amount of calcium required to maintain healthy bones and prevent osteoporosis. For example, the recommendation for adults in the US is 1000-1200 mg daily (which gave rise to the “3 a day” campaign by the dairy industry), while in the UK it…
Read MoreVegan Iron
Vegan Iron? It’s Everywhere! Natalie Shemesh | Registered Dietitian Iron is an important mineral required to prevent anemia and it is particularly important for women at fertility age, pregnant women, adolescents, and athletes because they have higher iron requirements. Contrary to popular belief, plant-based foods are very rich in iron and it is easy to…
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