A vegan diet is appropriate for people at all stages of life, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and later in life, as well as for athletes. Read more
Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts, which means they must be ingested. Read more
Proteins are formed of chains of 20 types of amino acids. Some are considered indispensable amino acids because they must be consumed in food. Read more
The term lipids or “fats” is a large category that includes various fatty acids. Read more
Iron, calcium, zinc, iodine and potassium are important minerals in a vegan diet. Read more
An appropriately planned vegan diet is nutritionally adequate for all stages of life. Read more