Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Vegans And Elderly
Generally people talk of vitamin overdose but with the case of vitamin B12 //it is just the opposite. Especially vegans and elderly subjects are most likely to suffer from this vitamin deficiency declares a study from the Harvard Medical School. The symptoms of B12 deficiency are subtle cognitive and neurological changes. A serious deficiency may cause dementia or anaemia. Breast-fed...Weight loss accomplished by high carbohydrate, vegan diet
While it is important to lose weight for health, it is equally important to lose weight in a healthy way. A diet plan with unlimited servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other such nutritious foods// seems tempting isn’t it? It is even easier to adapt and follow and is more effective than the conventional diet regime. It is time you had a peep into it! A low-fat, plant-base...Vegan(ism) not so 'in' and healthy for children
Vegan diets have captured the hearts and meal tables of thousands of people the world over. Many more are joining the bandwagon. //So much so 'veganism' is the diet funda of the times, adults, old and children alike. But a study done by an American scientist had warned that these kinds of diets are not healthy for children. She has spoken strongly against parents who insist their childre...Raw Vegan Diet Promises Lightweight, Healthy Bones
Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine identify yet another reason to indulge in a vegetarian diet. Yes! Uncooked vegetarian food has been found to play a critical role in the development// of lightweight, yet healthy bones. Surprisingly, individuals consuming such a diet have been found to have a low bone mass. The study was conducted among a group of 18 individual...Better Blood Sugar Management with a Vegan Diet
Researchers from George Washington University verified the health benefits of a vegetarian diet and the ADA-recommended diet to assess the potential of both categories in the management of Diabetes, kidney function, cholesterol levels and weight loss.// The study was conducted on 100 adults, type 2 diabetics, where half the group was asked to follow a low fat vegetarian diet and the r...