Archive for June, 2008

Daily Protein Needed - Easy!

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

How much protein do you really need ?
Protein Recommendation for Male Vegan : 56-70 grams
[based on 0.8-1 gram of protein per kilogram body weight for 70 kilogram (154 pound) male]
Protein Recommendation for Female Vegan : 46-58 grams
[based on 0.8-1 gram of protein per kilogram body weight […]

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Diary products are NOT a good source of Calcium!

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Calcium

Calcium is a major mineral essential for healthy bones and teeth. There are several minerals known to be essential to the human body and which must be obtained from food. The major minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride and potassium) are needed in the greatest quantities or are present in large amounts in the body. […]

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