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Comment on Herbivore or Carnivore? by Vegan Traveler

Vegan Traveler — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:50:15 +0000

Don’t Forget Your Vitamin B12 (http://www.pcrm.org/magazine/gm07summer/b12.html )
A vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes provides plenty of protein and an abundance of vitamins and minerals to meet nutritional needs. You’ll find plenty of calcium in green leafy vegetables and legumes. However, there is one nutrient that merits a bit of simple planning.
Vitamin B12, which is essential for healthy nerves and healthy blood, is not produced by animals or plants. It is formed by bacteria and other one-celled organisms. Animal products commonly contain B12 formed by bacteria in animals’ intestinal tracts. While B12 is also formed in the human intestine, it occurs after the point where the vitamin can be readily absorbed.
Vitamin B12 needs can be met by consuming a variety of supplemented foods, including fortified breakfast cereals, fortified soymilk, fortified meat analogues, and some brands of nutritional yeast. However, the most convenient and reliable source is a daily multivitamin. All common brands for children and adults contain more than enough B12. Spirulina, miso, and seaweed are not reliable sources of vitamin B12.
We recommend that all adults and children take a daily multivitamin or a B12 supplement of at least 5 micrograms per day. The recommended dietary allowance for adults is 2.4 micrograms per day, with increased requirements for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Most cases of B12 deficiency have nothing to do with diet. Rather, individuals who lose their ability to absorb the vitamin become deficient no matter what sort of diet they follow and need treatment with injectable or high-dose oral B12.
In the nonindustrialized world, where bacterial contamination commonly brought traces of B12 to foods, B12 deficiency is largely prevented. However, modern hygiene has eliminated this source, just as indoor living has largely eliminated sunlight, nature’s source of vitamin D. A daily multivitamin restores these essential nutrients.

Comment on Vegan Treats – Bethlehem by Ella Walker

Ella Walker — Sun, 09 May 2010 11:27:07 +0000

I am also a vegetarian and my body has never been in a very good shape. Being a vegan can really make you much heathier.`:.

Comment on Vegan Food List & Tips by Vegan Traveler

Vegan Traveler — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:21:12 +0000

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Comment on Cultural Habits – Human Species by Gena

Gena — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:12:07 +0000

What a beautiful, thoughtful, and eloquent post. Thank you, thank you.

Comment on Let Them Eat Dog? by Vegan Traveler

Vegan Traveler — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:14:45 +0000

Thanks Marla! I wish the NE Coast of Florida has some decent options. If you strugle for places to eat in big cities, look for a PF Changs. I’d be rich if I got paid for that referral. I can’t wait to travel to the San Francisco area.

Comment on Let Them Eat Dog? by Marla

Marla — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:43:20 +0000

this is a great article. i really like your blog! i travel to florida annually and am so pleased with how tampa is becoming a place i can actually eat out. thank you for your site.

Comment on Cultural Habits – Human Species by Vegan Traveler

Vegan Traveler — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:38:03 +0000

Thank you – but all the credit to this piece goes to Colleen the author. I’m glad that sharing it has brought it to your attention. Check out her podcasts and website. I’m illuminated every time I listen to her. http://www.compassionatecooks.com/podcast.htm

Comment on Cultural Habits – Human Species by Christina

Christina — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:19:22 +0000

This is one of the most illuminating and beautiful pieces of writing I have ever read. Thank you so much!

Comment on Daytona Rolex 24 by race2344

race2344 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:20:16 +0000

I’ve eaten at the Avocado Kitchen and liked it as well. Thanks for information on Thai restaurant.

Comment on Herbivore or Carnivore? by Vegan Traveler

Vegan Traveler — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:37:21 +0000

Thanks Tracy!