A vegan diet can be a very healthy, nutritious way to eat, not to mention a fulfilling lifestyle choice. Learn all about vegan diets, including vegan recipe tips from a nutritionist, in this free vegan and vegetarian video series.
An almond milkshake is a great way to get protein in a vegan diet. Learn how to make an almond milkshake with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
In a vegan diet calcium can be found green vegetables such as broccoli and kale. Learn about the importance of eating plant based calcium with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
One unique recipe for homemade vegan pasta uses zucchini instead of grain based pasta. Learn how to make this vegan pasta recipe with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
In a vegan diet, leafy green vegetables play an important role for providing calcium and iron. Learn about different types of leafy, green veggies with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
Picking out bananas may seem like common sense, but finding and eating the perfect banana takes some thought. Learn about what ripe bananas look like with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
Carbohydrates are essential in a vegan diet. Learn about the healthiest way to get carbs in a vegan diet with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
In a vegan diet, essential fatty acids can be found in foods like flax seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds and lettuce. Learn more about essential fatty acids with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
Not sure what food to add to your vegan diet shopping list? Learn about the typical grocery list for a healthy vegan diet with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
Many people wonder where protein comes from in the vegan diet. It's actually not very difficult to get protein from a plant based diet. Learn how with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
A smoothie is a great way to get leafy greens and fruits into a vegan diet. Learn how to make a vegan green smoothie with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
Interested in making a vegan pasta sauce? Learn all about this vegan pasta sauce recipe with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
Making your own vegan salad dressing is easy. Learn about this salad dressing recipe with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
Salads are a staple of most vegan diets. Learn about a great vegan salad recipe with tips from a nutritionist in this free vegan diet video.
Vegan diets exclude any animal products, such as meat, dairy, and eggs. Learn about what vegans do eat though with tips from a nutritionist in this free video on veganism.
Highly processed foods are not included in a healthy vegan diet. Get tips from a nutritionist on what unhealthy foods to avoid in this free vegan diet video.
Summary: Vegans are sometimes referred to as being strict vegetarians as they do not eat any animals or animal products including dairy and eggs. Veganism is a lifestyle choice made primarily for concerns about animal rights, the environment and human health. It is often associated with lower risks for health problems, including colon cancer, heart attacks, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, though certain measures do have to be taken by vegans to ensure proper nutritional requirements are met.
In this free video series, our expert nutritionists will teach you all about a vegan diet. You will learn about the basics of what vegans eat, including tips for a shopping list, as well as information on the importance of healthy, raw fruits and vegetables. You will also learn about protein, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids in a vegan diet. Finally, get recipes for a vegan green smoothie, salad dressing, an almond milkshake, and vegan pasta and sauce. If you are interested in transitioning to a vegan diet, let our expert show you everything you need to know to stay healthy.
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Expert: Dr. Rick Dina, D.C. has been studying health and nutrition since 1986 and has been a primarily raw food vegan since 1987. He worked at Hippocrates Health Institute in 1991 and then traveled the country with the juiceman company teaching the benefits of raw fruit and vegetable diets before entering chiropractic school in 1992.After earning his doctorate degree in 1997, he practiced at True North Health Education Center, a multi-disciplinary holistic health facility in Rohnert Park, CA. At True North he practiced outpatient chiropractic care, as well as nutrition and lifestyle consulting at their associated residential health care facility; routinely helping patients recover from high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and other nutrition and lifestyle related ailments.In 2002, Dr. Dina taught a required course, "The Determinants of Health," at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA; the flagship 4-year Naturopathic Medical School granting Doctorate degrees.