Posts in environment
#115: Environmental Exposures and Your Child's Health with James and Dahlia Marin (pediatric series)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have an eye-opening and upbeat discussion with James and Dahlia Marin, plant-based registered dietitians and power couple. We talk about very interesting topics and how we can apply this knowledge to raising healthy children.

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#101b: How to Replace Egg in Your Diet

The most well-known risk of egg consumption is the increased risk of heart disease. One egg has about 200 mg of cholesterol. All animal products contain cholesterol, but eggs tend to be a more concentrated source. Humans can manufacture all the cholesterol that we need to build our cell membranes.

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#100b: A Guide to Replacing Dairy

Americans consume a lot of dairy. In fact, according to USDA data, in 2018, Americans consumed 646 pounds of total dairy per person per year, which is 107 more pounds per person compared to 1975! We drink lots of fluids milk too, 146 pounds per person per year. But our consumption of cheese is incredible. In 2018, we consumed 40 pounds of cheese per person per year! We also consumed 13 pounds of yogurt, 6 pounds of butter and 18 pounds of ice cream per person! So basically, dairy is everywhere and it is a pervasive part of the American diet.

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