August 30th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
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 selling healthy food products […]
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August 25th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Cooking Vegetables: Stir-frying and cooking in soups for best 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 a variety of different […]
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August 13th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Mom worries tofu won’t have enough protein for toddler with food allergies 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 on or not getting, among them protein. Her doctor recently suggested […]
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March 5th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
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 most misunderstood and most ignored. Why? For […]
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February 19th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
I hate to cook. How to have a healthy veg diet? 10 tips for healthy eating with (almost) no cooking 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 […]
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January 10th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Teen vegetarian needs good nutrition guide and parental help with vegetarian diet 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. […]
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November 29th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Vegetarian child behavior issues - is he getting enough calories? Does he have food sensitivities, indigestion, constipation? 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 […]
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October 4th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
My 19 yr old son went vegetarian 5 months ago, and he doesn’t seem to be getting enough protein or adequate nutrition
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September 20th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
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 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 […]
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July 29th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Teen vegan problem with meat eating family & ancient relatives who never heard of vegan diet and think that she is anorexic and superior I am having a huge problem 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 […]
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