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Episode - The Safety of Supplements

The Safety of Supplements

45m 22s

04-30-08

Though I lament the fact that so many people look for easy solutions to their health problems and think that the answer lies in a pharmaceuticals, I also worry that people look to vitamin and mineral supplements as a shortcut to health. Though supplements may be essential when there is a true deficiency or need, they can be unnecessary at best or detrimental at worst when we use them as a substitute for a healthful diet. Join me as I talk about the safety - or lack thereof - of antioxidant supplements, (namely beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, and zinc); about whether or

 

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Compassionate Cooks

Compassionate Cooks

Category: Food & Drink

Last update: Sat Nov 22 06:42:06 -0800 2008

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Vegetarian Food for Thought is a "life-changing" podcast that leaves listeners feeling supported, motivated, and inspired. Celebrating a way of life that encompasses compassion for everyone, this podcast addresses all aspects of eating a compassionate, healthful, whole foods, plant-based diet and advocates a sustainable food system that supports organic, local, seasonal fare. Each episode addresses commonly asked questions about being vegetarian/vegan, including those regarding animal rights, food, cooking, nutrition, and debunks the myths surrounding these issues. Drawing upon poetry, short stories, and other forms of literature, this is a unique podcast that works on many levels.

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