A Vegan Dietitian Reviews “What the Health”
By Virginia Messina, MPH, RD As a vegan health professional, I am sometimes mortified to be associated with the junk science that permeates our community. And as an animal rights activist, I’m disheartened by advocacy efforts that can make us look scientifically illiterate, dishonest, and occasionally like a cult of conspiracy theorists. There is a […]
Vegan Omega 3 Guide: ALA, DHA, & EPA Fats
Summary: Vegans can satisfy their omega 3 needs by consuming a daily tablespoon of ground chia or flax in their smoothies or cereal. Taking a daily vegan EPA/DHA supplement, in addition to the chia or flax, also makes sense. Just as there are many kinds of protein, there are likewise numerous forms of fat. Chemistry […]