The simplest definition of vegetarianism is a diet free of meat, fish, and fowl flesh. But eating habits of vegetarians cover a wide spectrum. At one end are lacto-ovo vegetarians, who avoid animal flesh but eat eggs and milk products. At the other end are vegans, who forgo eating (and often wearing) all animal-based products, including honey.… Read More Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Explained

BENEFITS OF PLANT-BASED DIETS Whether you choose to follow a vegan or vegetarian diet based on concerns for animal welfare, the environment, or simply out of personal preference, you are doing your body a favor. Research shows that plant focused diets are naturally high in fiber, low in saturated fat, and rich in phytochemicals that help to… Read More THE TOP 5 NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES ON A PLANT BASED DIET – vegetarian vitamin deficiency

What ingredients do you need? Making your own hand sanitizer is easy to do and only requires a few ingredients: isopropyl or rubbing alcohol (99 percent alcohol volume) aloe vera gel an essential oil, such as tea tree oil or lavender oil, or you can use lemon juice instead The key to making an effective, germ-busting hand sanitizer is… Read More How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

Overview Vitamin deficiency anemia is a lack of healthy red blood cells caused when you have lower than normal amounts of certain vitamins. Vitamins linked to vitamin deficiency anemia include folate, vitamin B-12 and vitamin C. Vitamin deficiency anemia can occur if you don’t eat enough foods containing folate, vitamin B-12 or vitamin C, or… Read More Vitamin deficiency anemia

A well-balanced and nutritious diet has many benefits. On the other hand, a diet lacking in nutrients may cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms. These symptoms are your body’s way of communicating potential vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Recognizing them can help you adjust your diet accordingly. This article reviews the 8 most common signs of… Read More 8 Common Signs You’re Deficient in Vitamins

If you shun the sun, suffer from milk allergies, or adhere to a strict vegan diet, you may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is produced by the body in response to skin being exposed to sunlight. It is also occurs naturally in a few foods — including some fish, fish liver oils, and egg yolks… Read More Vitamin D Deficiency