Healthy on a Vegan Diet

Soy milk is a great substitute for dairy milk because it provides high-quality protein and even some health benefits when consumed in moderate amounts. In this article, I’ll show you some of the best soy milk products without carrageenan. What’s wrong with carrageenan? Carrageenan is an ingredient that is widely used in milk substitutes such as almond milk, coconut milk, and soy milk, but fortunately, there are some brands which have now started to use other types of gums or have gone all natural with their milk products. The problem with carrageenan is that it has been shown to cause inflammation …

There are many mistakes that you can make after you transition to a vegan diet which could leave you feeling a little less than perfect. If you’ve been vegan for a while and are starting to feel lightheaded and dizzy, this could be a sign that something isn’t quite right. It may be related to the diet itself or coincidental. Either way, a trip to the doctor should be a priority and from there a good look at your diet. Possible causes for feeling dizzy and lightheaded: Eating a very low-calorie diet Low blood sugar Low blood pressure Low salt …

Taking control of your mental health should be one of the top priorities if you want to stay healthy. Diet is not the only factor which can influence psychological well-being, but research suggests it may be a very important one. In this article, I’ll examine whether or not a vegan diet has any mental health benefits. In the United States, approximately 1 in 5 Americans will likely experience significant mental health issues in any given year, with 1 in 25 adults having a serious crisis [1]. In recent years, studies have shown that our diet can change the way we …

Going vegan can be such a drastic change from your previous diet that your body will start reacting in all kinds of ways that make you wonder if the diet is hurting you rather than helping. Headaches are just one of the many symptoms you can experience after becoming vegan. It’s not uncommon for people to start developing odd symptoms such as a pounding headache, lethargy, tiredness, acne and some digestive issues within days of starting the diet. But the symptoms should be self-limiting and go away quite quickly! Think about it, you’ve been eating one for probably your entire life, …

Joint pain is a very common problem but doesn’t start to really affect people until they reach middle age. Often the cause is arthritis, which can come in many different forms and therefore treated in different ways.  While a vegan or plant-based diet can reduce inflammation and protect against arthritis, some people say their joints hurt after becoming vegan. Is there a link between the two? Firstly, if you’re experiencing joint pain and you feel that you can’t explain why you have it, going to the doctor to get a diagnosis is important. And from that point, you can take …

Raw garlic is one of my favorite ingredients to add to just about any food. And I personally don’t mind the smell either! But out of consideration for people around me, I would often find myself limiting the amount of raw garlic I ate, since consistently eating 3 or 4 cloves every day meant smelling like garlic, with the problem being even worse in the summer. You’ve probably heard that garlic has lots of health benefits, and that’s why I take my garlic supplements every day, as well as add raw garlic to my breakfast and dinner. Now,  if there was …

Nothing will make you give up on your vegan diet if you’re feeling sick all of the time. Sadly, many people are not thriving after going vegan, despite eating a healthier diet than before. In recent years there have been a few high profile vegans who have reverted back to animal products even after many years of being on the diet. What’s going on? As someone who has been vegan since 2012 and vegetarian since 2007, I know that the diet can present quite a few challenges if you’re not careful. And then trying to find answers to your problem …