Vegan Diet - Doing More Harm Than Good?

The ATP Project 490

By ATP Science

Thinking about going vegan? Hold your horses (or your lentils)! đŸ„• In this episode of The ATP Project, Nic and Steve take a balanced look at the vegan diet’s ups and downs. Whether you’re a full-on tofu fan or just curious about the plant-based life, this episode has something for you. Tune in now and let us guide you through the vegan world, one carrot at a time! đŸŒŸ

 

  • 00:00:00 - We review the vegan diet!
  • 00:03:00 - Healthy and Unhealthy vegan diets
  • 00:07:50 - Benefits of a healthy vegan diet
  • 00:08:30 - Foods that you think are Vegan?
  • 00:16:39 - Health benefits of a Vegan diet
  • 00:29:15 - Health risks of a Vegan Diet
  • 01:00:15 - How to mitigate the risk of a Vegan diet
  • 01:07:37 - Ask a naturopath
As always, this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please discuss any information in this podcast with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.

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