Top 5 Deficiencies in Vegetarian Diets

A vegetarian diet can be very healthy – as long as it’s done properly. As a vegetarian herself, Dr. Majd reviews 5 of the most common nutritional deficiencies in vegetarian diets. Make certain that you are obtaining the proper vegetarian nutrients and avoiding the common dietary pitfalls. Majd MD -- here to save the busy person an unnecessary visit to the doctor. Videos released every Wednesday. SHOW RESOURCES: 1. Protein Sources: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.php. 2. Iron Sources: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/iron.php. 3. Calcium Sources: http://oldwayspt.org/programs/oldways.... 4. Vitamin D Sources:https://ods.od.nih.gov/pubs/usdandb/V.... 5. Vitamin B12 Sources: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vit.... 6. USDA 2015 Dietary Guidelines: https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/... . 7. The food pyramid was replaced by “my plate” in 2011. Here’s the vegetarian version: http://www.chooseveg.com/foodplate MY WEBSITE: http://majdmd.com SOCIAL MEDIA: For more health tips and up-to-date health news follow me on: Facebook:   / smajdmd   Instagram:   / smajdmd   Twitter:   / smajdmd   Pinterest:   / majdmd   DISCLAIMER: All content presented is for informational purposes only. It is not specific medical advice, and you should always seek a licensed physician in your area for all health related concerns. #vegetarian #vegan #MajdMD #nutrition #health