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No. According to Dr. John A. McDougall, MD, and his son, Dr. Craig McDougall, MD, "In our experience of treating more than 5000 patients with a low-fat, whole foods, plant-based (vegan) diet, with follow-up lasting as long as 28 years, we have not seen any deficiencies of protein, iron, calcium, or essential fatty acids. (We do recommend to our patients a vitamin B12 supplement and adequate sunshine for vitamin D.)" ("Plant-Based Diets Are Not Nutritionally Deficient," The Permanente Journal, Fall 2013)
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Is it healthy to be a vegan during pregnancy?
Yes. I know numerous vegan women that have had healthy vegan pregnancies. The American Dietetic Association's position paper on veganism states 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 diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life-cycle including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence and for athletes." For more information about vegan pregnancy, click on the links below -
Does anybody ever actually use vegan diets?
There are many people who actually use vegan diets! Their reasons for going vegan differ, but there are many people out there who choose to live their lives as vegans.
What can be the problem with special diets?
A wide range of side effects (some quite serious) can result from special diets, especially those that are nutritionally unbalanced.
Can diets cause side effects?
A wide range of side effects (some quite serious) can result from special diets, especially those that are nutritionally unbalanced.
Where can I go to get information on vegan diets?
The key to making this diet work for you is to understand what nutrients are missing from the foods that you are not consuming and to learn how to balance your meals without these foods. You can find out more information on vegan diets at www.mayoclinic.com
What are some common popular diets?
Some of the most popular diets out there has to be the zone and Atkins diet were carbohydrates are and the vegetarian and vegan diets were no animal products are allowed for consumption.
What are some examples of vegan diets for runners?
Click on the related links further down this page to go to the vegan fitness/ runners websites.
What are some vegetarian diets?
Some vegetarian diets include the Vegan diet. I believe they eat special types of food and no meat as vegetarians do. You can also find more on the computer.
Do vegan diets harm you in any way?
If you don't consume enough nutrients, such as protein and calcium, then a vegan diet can harm you because these are nutrients from main food groups you aren't eating.
What does vitamin A deficiency occur?
Vitamin A deficiency occurs with the chronic consumption of diets that are deficient in both vitamin A and beta-carotene.
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How do vegans replace animal products in their diets?
What has the author Mary Caldwell Agnew written?
Mary Caldwell Agnew has written: 'Diets deficient in vitamins A and D including Chinese and Thibetan diets' -- subject(s): Vitamins, Diet, Deficiency diseases
