Introduction The plant-based diet includes vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fruits, tree nuts and seeds. The American Academy of Nutrition (formerly the American Dietetic Association) has formally endorsed the plant-based diet as both nutritionally adequate for all phases of the life cycle, and as having all necessary nutrients except Vitamin B12Continue Reading
This article was published in Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal Abstract Treatment of early stage prostate cancer (with a Gleason score less than seven) with a plant-based diet has been studied, and efficacy noted even after 5 years. However, this is a case of a patient with Stage 3 prostateContinue Reading
Consumers reported in focus groups that their family doctor is the health professional they expect to advise them on diet. (1) Their function is to treat or prevent disease in their patients. Doctors are trusted, so it is acceptable for the family doctor to talk about diet, even if it seemsContinue Reading
This article was published in the journal Advanced Research in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Abstract Many people, including some physicians, are concerned about iron deficiency anemia in patients consuming a plant-based diet. However, studies show that the risk of anemia in vegetarian and vegan patients is no greater than in omnivorousContinue Reading
This article was published in the journal Advanced Research in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Abstract Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. All naturally occurring B12 is produced by bacteria in the soil. Animals ingest these bacteria along with their feed, resulting in their presence in animal-derived foods. It is also addedContinue Reading
Vegetarians of Washington has been helping people to change to a vegetarian diet for the past 17 years. We have the following resources available for you to provide or recommend to your patients: Introductory health-focused brochures Available free for self-printing, including: A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Eating Defeating Diabetes LowerContinue Reading
About 450,000 burns in the US every year require medical attention, with about 40,000 requiring hospitalization.[i] A large body of evidence demonstrates the essential role of nutrition in wound healing. Without adequate nutrition, healing may be impaired and prolonged.[ii] Wound healing is the complex process of replacing injured tissue withContinue Reading
For the physician, all relevant research comes into actual practice in the clinic. For the patient, the clinic is where they receive their treatment and interact with their doctor on an ongoing basis. Very often, clinical technique makes the key difference for patient compliance and successful treatment. So the VegetarianContinue Reading
For the physician, all relevant research comes into actual practice in the clinic. For the patient, the clinic is where they receive their treatment and interact with their doctor on an ongoing basis. Very often, clinical technique makes the key difference for patient compliance and successful treatment. So the VegetarianContinue Reading
For the physician, all relevant research comes into actual practice in the clinic. For the patient, the clinic is where they receive their treatment and interact with their doctor on an ongoing basis. Very often, clinical technique makes the key difference for patient compliance and successful treatment. So the VegetarianContinue Reading