October 29th, 2011 by Savvy Veg
Dad goes vegan for weight loss, tries to get son to give up sugar & eat his cooking Message for Savvy Vegetarian: First of all, thanks for creating the Savvy Vegetarian web site! A little story about myself: I have struggled with weight issues most of my adult life. Recently I decided (educated myself) that [...]
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May 28th, 2011 by Savvy Veg
When I try to become vegetarian I gain weight. How can I control my weight & still be mostly vegetarian? Question for Savvy Vegetarian: When I try to become a vegetarian – except for fish (mostly wild salmon) and eggs) – I gain weight. I eat quinoa, but generally find I must leave beans and [...]
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February 22nd, 2011 by Savvy Veg
Naturopath recommends blood type diet. Energy levels low, sugar cravings high. Savvy veg recommends b12 deficiency testing and studying vegetarian nutrition. Question for Savvy Vegetarian: Hi – I have been a vegetarian all my life. Recently I have been to my naturopath who has put me on my blood type diet. Thankfully this wasn’t a [...]
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January 28th, 2011 by Savvy Veg
Nutritionist responds to email from a doctor to vegetarian patient – guide for those with doctors ignorant about vegetarian diet & nutrition Nutritionist Lori Zito’s article, Dear Ego of Dr. Ignorant, responds point by point to an actual email written by a doctor to his patient who has gone vegetarian. Apart from her understandable angry sarcasm [...]
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September 18th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Advice for stepmom of teen vegetarian…no problem with sensible vegetarian diet, problem with skipping meat, eating almost nothing Message for Savvy Vegetarian: My stepdaughter is vegetarian in the most ignorant, stubborn teenager way. I have no problem with her eating a sensible vegetarian diet with lentils, chickpeas, quinoa or whatever it takes to keep her [...]
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August 30th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
All Berries Are Equal! Which berries have most antioxidants, best nutrition? All types of berries are nutrient dense foods, not just acai or blueberries. By Pamela A. Popper, Ph.D., N.D. Dr. Pam Popper is a naturopath, nutritionist and the Executive Director of The Wellness Forum. One of the more inaccurate claims made by companies and individuals [...]
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August 25th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Cooking Vegetables: Stir-frying for best nutritional value of vegetables, cooking vegetables in soups for vegetable nutrition Dr. Nina Bailey: Boil, steam or fry: are we getting the best nutritional value from our fruit and vegetables? Eating at least 6 servings a day of fruit and vegetables seems to be having a positive impact on our food choices. By eating fruits and vegetables in [...]
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August 13th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Mom worries tofu won’t have enough protein for toddler with food allergies. Savvy Veg has kid friendly recipe advice. Question for Savvy Vegetarian: My 20 month old daughter has food allergies – she is allergic to dairy, eggs, and all nuts. I am concerned that there are several key nutrients she may be either low [...]
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March 5th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Everything you need to know about pH. What is pH? What are acidity and alkalinity? How to maintain a healthy pH balance and avoid acid producing foods. Does your body pass the acid test? Maintaining a healthy pH balance in the body is one of the most important aspects of health—and also one of the [...]
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February 19th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
10 Simple Ideas for a Healthy Vegetarian Diet with Minimal Cooking I have just become vegetarian, I hate to cook. How can I have a healthy vegetarian diet? Use cooking gadgets, stay away from processed foods. Two of many tips. Message for Savvy Vegetarian: I’ve recently become vegetarian, but I hate to cook. I would [...]
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