A vegetarian or vegan diet can have a lot of benefits for your health. When meat isn’t part of your diet, you consume less saturated fat and cholesterol that could affect your health. It’s also great for increasing your intake of nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables – when steak’s not on the plate, there’s more room […]
There are just some foods that always give me heartburn or a little acid reflux. And I usually just reach for antacids, without a second thought. Now, however, I may think again. While it’s long been known that vegetarians are at higher risk of B12 deficiency, regular users of antacids may be just as prone. […]
I am a vegetarian; not that interesting in itself really. But recently I found out that my dietary choice has left me at higher risk of falling victim to a silent epidemic: B12 deficiency. And being honest, before this revelation, I don’t think I had ever even heard of B12. But it’s not just me, […]
