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Since 2006, Guiding Stars has been making nutrition as easy as 1, 2, 3. We analyze foods using a patented algorithm and translate the nutrition information to a rating system that is easy to understand.
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The B12 Question
For all the benefits of the plant-based diet, and especially for those on a vegetarian diet, there is still one very important consideration, which is the lack of B12. Our bodies can’t produce B12, the essential, water-vitamin found mostly in meat and dairy foods, and therefore we must seek it in our diet. For those on a plant-only diet, there are many fortified foods and supplements available to help them meet their B12 needs. This raises the question as to how easy it is to become deficient in B12 and whether supplements and fortified foods are an adequate replacement.
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Snack Hacks at Work
Join dietitians Garrick Brown and Mandy Katz for this free, 30-minute webinar as they discuss how employers can benefit from helping associates improve snacking at work.
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Search for any of 50,000 foods in the Guiding Stars database and view the zero, one, two or three star nutrition rating for that food.
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Vegan Cheesin'
Cheese is one of the things many people miss the flavor of when they're trying to reduce the amount of animal products in their diet. Cheese is usually high in salt and saturated fat, so it's a sensible thing to limit. It's so flavorful that a little can go a long way, so it's easy to enjoy in small quantities, but if you're looking for plant-based alternatives altogether, let me introduce you to cashews and nutritional yeast.
Moving Toward a Plant-Based Diet
Plant-based diets are a flexible way of eating that can be tailored to your individual preferences and lifestyle. It celebrates and emphasizes plant-based foods, but it isn’t limited to them. Here are my top 3 tips to pay attention to when starting to eat in a more plant-forward style.
Full Vegan
Plant-based eating is getting its day in the sun for good reason: it's good for the environment and good for us. Learning to eat fewer animal products can be a challenge, especially if you're used to relying on butter and cheese for flavor. These dishes show you a sample of choices from breakfast to an after-dinner dessert that are fully vegan to get your mouthwatering and your creative juices flowing.