Help Me Manage My Vegetarian or Vegan Diet

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People adopt vegetarian and vegan diets for many different reasons, from ethical concerns to environmental ones, health goals to a love of animals. Nutritionally, these diets can be extremely beneficial, especially when they include a wide variety of plants, complementary proteins and sufficient fats.

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Our Nutritionist’s Take on Plant-based and Vegan Diets

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I recently had to ask a waiter what the ‘pb’ next to a menu item stood for. I’ve seen notes for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan dishes, but ‘pb’ was new to me! Were they pointing out that peanut butter was in this dish? No, the server explained, it meant ‘plant-based’. There can be a…

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A Dietitian’s Guide to Staying Healthy Over Winter

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Have you found that your wellness has started to dip along with the weather? Between colder temperatures, less sunshine and fewer fruits and vegetables on the shelves, it’s not uncommon for your healthy habits to start to suffer. If this sounds like you, here’s a dietitian’s guide to keeping you healthy over winter. Embrace winter…

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