In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we review 6 of the most common questions we have been asked over the years of being vegan, and offer answers to those questions. You can use our answers as a script for yourself, adapt them as you see fit, or simply use this as inspiration as you craft your own answers. This is the first of a multi-episode series on answering common questions.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned:

Lentil Taco Filling https://melaniemakes.com/slow-cooker-lentil-brown-rice-tacos/

Tofu Ricotta Stuffed Shells https://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/stuffed-shells/

Resources Mentioned:

Why Is Milk Consumption Associated with More Bone Fractures? https://nutritionfacts.org/2017/01/31/why-is-milk-consumption-associated-with-more-bone-fractures/

Dairy and Strong Bones https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/health-concerns-about-dairy/calcium-and-strong-bones

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position on vegan diets: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27886704/

Soy Fact Sheet https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/soy-and-health

Answers to common questions from vegan.com https://www.vegan.com/answers/

Additional Resources:

Why Plant-Based Eating? https://apnm.org/what-we-do/promoting-plant-based-eating/why-plant-based-eating/

Nutrition Tips for New Vegans https://veganoutreach.org/plant-based-nutrition/

Calcium and Bioavailability https://www.theveganrd.com/vegan-nutrition-101/vegan-nutrition-primers/calcium-a-vegan-nutrition-primer/