#60: Vegan Nutrition 101
Catherine Perez, also known as Plant-Based RD, is taking Instagram by storm with her quick and easy nutrient-rich dishes and her casual way of explaining nutrition information. Toni and Michelle had her on as a guest to discuss nutrition 101 to help people get started down their plant-based journeys.
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We are so happy to introduce you to our friend, Catherine Perez, aka @plantbasedrd! She is a registered dietician, and we invited her on the show to talk all about getting the right nutrients while following a vegan diet. We cover some of the most commonly answered questions about plant-based nutrition, and get inspired to cook a nice healthy meal!
Whether you are a seasoned vegan or you just transitioned, this episode is a great refresher on how to meet your nutrition needs without eating animal products.
Be sure to check out Catherine’s blog and her newsletter for more information about plant-based nutrition, recipes, and more!
You can also find a list of vegan and plant-based registered dietitian nutritionists here.
Enjoy!
♡ Michelle & Toni
SHOW NOTES
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- What is a registered dietician?
- Eating vegan without giving up you culture’s food
- The difference between a registered dietician (RD) and a nutritionist
- The growing amount of plant based RDs
- The signs that you might need more protein
- How common is protein deficiency in vegans, really?
- Getting enough calories as a vegan
- Why vitamin B12 is harder to get from plant-based foods
- What to look for in a vegan supplement
- Vegan health and nutrition resources on a budget
- Getting enough omega 3 on a vegan diet
- Getting enough calcium as a vegan & common vegan calcium sources
- The importance of iron and where to get it from vegan sources
- Vitamins A, D, and C requirements and vegan sources
- How to get Zinc and Iodine from plant sources
Vegan Nutrition Resources:
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