by Lee Kurisko, MD In Part Three, I dispelled the misconception that plant foods cannot provide sufficient protein for health. People are also often concerned about calcium, iron, and zinc. I was raised believing that only dairy foods provided a significant amount of calcium to be healthy and have strong bones. Invariably, the “educational” materials … Continued
By Lee Kurisko, MD A prevalent concern regarding the elimination or reduction of animal products from the diet is about protein adequacy. “Where do you get your protein?” is a question that vegans hear over and over again. The answer is simple. They get it from the plants that they eat. More than enough protein can be … Continued
By Lee Kurisko, MD It is frequently cited that almost all human societies have consumed meat and that these societies did not suffer from the ravages of modern diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity etc. This is in fact true, but the key fact is that their consumption of … Continued
By Dr. Stanley “Lee” Kurisko A few years ago, I wrote a blog post for MediBid that I have since realized was completely wrong. My article, “Why Vegetarianism is Bad for You” scored over 50,000 hits but was based on incomplete and inaccurate information. Fortunately, the article is no longer on the internet to misinform people. … Continued