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Subscribe to RSSMonitor Your Vitamin D - A Unique Nutrient for Vegans and Vegetarians
Posted by: Rebecca Schauer | Dec 28, 2009
Vitamin D has received a lot of buzz lately. One reason is because experts are learning we seem to need more than the current Recommended Daily Intakes:
200 IU per day for children and adults up to 50 years old
400 IU per day for those 51-70 year olds
600 IU per day for those 71 years and older
These recommendations that are over 10 years old, and due to new research, they are being re-evaluated by the Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine. Experts on vitamin D are now suggesting intakes of 800 IU or more per day for the average adult and 400 IU per day for children.
DHA Omega-3: Vegan Pregnant Women Have High Needs but Low Levels
Posted by: Rebecca Schauer | Dec 23, 2009
The omega-3 fat DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the major omega-3 fatty acid in the central nervous system (brain and nerves) and in the retina of the eye. Because DHA rapidly accumulates in an infant’s brain during the last trimester of pregnancy and in the first year of life, adequate DHA intake by pregnant and lactating women is very important for the optimal development of their child. Additionally, some research suggests that adequate levels of DHA in the maternal diet may play a role in helping a mother’s emotional well-being after birth.
The Importance of Iron in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Dec 22, 2009
Iron plays an important role in oxygen transport in the body and in the regulation of cell growth. Most of the iron in your body is found in hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to your tissues. Iron is regulated by intestinal iron absorption.
Why You Should Consider Vitamin B12 as a Vegetarian or Vegan
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Dec 14, 2009
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that exists in several forms and contains the mineral cobalt. Compounds with vitamin B12 are generally referred to as cobalamins. Vitamin B12 is necessary in red blood cell formation and neurological function. It is required in DNA, RNA and hormone synthesis and is essential in fat and protein metabolism.
Vegetarian Wellness Provides Carbon-Offset Shipping
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Dec 10, 2009
In an effort to run a more environmentally responsible business Vegetarian Wellness partnered with non-profit group, Carbonfund.org. Carbonfund.org will provide Vegetarian Wellness with carbon-offsets for all shipping activities and business operations. Through carbon offsets and other green efforts including partnering with green certified vendors Vegetarian Wellness is able to run a carbon neutral business. For more information on the Carbonfund.org partnership please read below.
PETA Pack Charity Run in Bay Area, California
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Dec 10, 2009
Vegetarian Wellness is one of the sponsors for a charity run to stop the abuse of animals. If any fitness minded people in the bay area are interested please visit the PETA pack website for more details. This can be a good opportunity to get in shape and do something good in the process.
Vegetarian Wellness Grand Opening Sale
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Dec 06, 2009
To celebrate the launch of our new business and visiting our blog we would like provide you with a promotion. Save 10% off your entire order today at Vegetarian Wellness with no minimum purchase required. Enter coupon code veggie10 and save 10% on your order. Here is to your health.
Note: This promotion will expire March 30, 2010.
Vitamin D Helps Support Calcium in Vegetarians and Vegans
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Dec 06, 2009
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin whose synthesis is triggered by sunlight. It’s naturally present in few foods in nature. It’s found in fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel), fish liver oil, beef liver, cheese, egg yolk and some mushrooms. It is fortified in some foods like dairy, bread, cereal, juice and is available as a supplement.
Vitamin D is essential for promoting calcium absorption and maintaining blood calcium and phosphate concentrations to allow mineralization of bone. It’s necessary for bone growth and remodeling. Sufficient vitamin D helps prevent rickets in children and with calcium helps protect adults from osteoporosis. Among other processes, vitamin D also helps the immune system and reduces inflammation.
Why is Calcium Important for Vegetarians and Vegans?
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Dec 06, 2009
Calcium is required for multiple functions in our body. Most of the body’s calcium supply is stored in the bones and teeth where it supports their structure and fortification. It is also necessary in muscle contraction, blood vessel expansion and contraction, the secretion of hormones and enzymes, and in transmitting impulses throughout the nervous system. Calcium can be found in multiple foods such as broccoli, spinach, kale, dairy products, salmon and fortified cereal, bread and tofu.
American Dietetic Association Endorses Vegetarian and Vegan Diets.
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Nov 30, 2009
“It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain disease,”. The paper goes on to state that vegetarian and vegan diets are appropriate for every stage of life including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and athlete’s.
Journal of American Dietetic Assoiation 2009;109:1266–1282
