August 30th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
All Berries Are Equal!
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 selling healthy products these days is that certain fruits, berries or juices are more nutritious and that eating or drinking these [...]
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August 25th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Dr. Nina Bailey: Boil, steam or fry: are we getting the best nutrition from our vegetables?
The message that we need to eat 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 a variety of different colors, you get the best [...]
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August 13th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
Let me start by saying I am not a vegetarian, however my 20 month old daughter is allergic to dairy, eggs, and all nuts. I am concerned that there are several key nutrients she may be either low on or not getting, among them protein.
Her doctor recently suggested I add tofu to [...]
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March 5th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
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 most misunderstood and most ignored. Why? For one thing when you are sick would you normally go to a doctor or a nutritionist? Of course, we have been [...]
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February 19th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Message for Savvy Vegetarian: I’ve recently become “vegetarian”, but I hate to cook. I would like to buy pre-packaged foods, pre-made foods, etc. What do you suggest? Where do you suggest I go? I love tofu and that’s my main source of protein. Help! Thank you, K.H.
Savvy Vegetarian Advice:
Hi K.H. If you want to be [...]
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January 10th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
Hi, I’m 14 and I just turned vegetarian 3 months ago. I started feeling better and did not have the headaches I usually do. Anyway, when I asked my parents if I could be vegetarian they were all like, yeah go for it. I think that they thought I couldn’t do it.
So, [...]
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November 29th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Message for Savvy Vegetarian:
Hi, I just stumbled on your website and wonder if you might have any advice for me. My 7 year old went vegetarian (lacto-ovo) 2 months ago. The rest of the family are omnivores, but I grew up with a vegetarian brother so it’s not unfamiliar to me. I am trying to [...]
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October 4th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Message For Savvy Vegetarian:
My 19 yr old son went vegetarian 5 months ago, and to me, he just doesn’t seem to be getting enough protein. Can you help me out with things he SHOULD eat. He eats no meat whatsoever, doesn’t eat fish either. I’m worried that he will drop all kinds of weight, he’s [...]
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September 20th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Dear Savvy Vegetarian,
I’m having a multi-level nutritional dilemma.
I’ve been a vegetarian for 6 years. I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and severe B12 deficiency.
Having watched many of my holistic friends spend thousands of dollars trying to find “natural” treatments for their thyroid problems, I went mainstream and started taking 25mcg of Synthroid a day as [...]
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July 29th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Dear Savvy Vegetarian,
I am having a huge dilemna with my meat eating family. Most of my relatives are extremely old (70+ years old) and have never heard of this. They put strange ideas into my parents’ heads that I will become anorexic. Worse of all, a family friend who is a doctor wants to do [...]
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