Nutrition Deep-Dives
Long-form nutrition explainers — protein, B12, iron, omega-3, calcium, iodine, soy, vitamin D, zinc, choline, fibre, complete-protein myth. Every article cites sources from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Harvard T.H. Chan, EAT-Lancet, and PubMed-indexed peer-reviewed journals. Felix-reviewed.
Browse all articles in this category below. Every nutrition-content article on Stay Healthy Vegan is reviewed for nutrition-claim accuracy by Felix (vegan editorial authority) before publish — see /methodology/. We cite our sources.
8 articles in nutrition deep-dives | stay healthy vegan
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Vegan B12: The Complete Guide to Sources, Dose, and Forms
Vegan B12 complete guide: why supplementation is required, daily and weekly dose patterns from NIH ODS, methylcobalamin vs cyanocobalamin, fortified foods, and signs of deficiency.
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Vegan Calcium: Complete Guide to Plant-Based Sources and Supplements
Vegan calcium complete guide — best plant calcium sources, why spinach doesn't count, fortified plant milks, supplement decision tree, RDAs from NIH ODS.
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Complete Amino Acid Sources for Vegans: The Real Story
Complete amino acid sources for vegans — every plant protein contains all nine essential amino acids; daily intake matters more than per-meal combining. The 1971 'incomplete protein' framing has been retracted.
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Vegan Iron: Best Foods, Absorption Tips, and What the Research Says
Vegan iron complete guide — best plant iron sources, vitamin C pairing, what reduces absorption, RDAs from NIH ODS, and when to test ferritin.
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Vegan Macros: Protein, Fat, Carbs, and Fibre — A Practical Split
Vegan macros guide — practical split of protein, fat, carbs, and fibre for whole-food plant-based eating. Targets, sources, and what the research supports.
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Vegan Nutritional Deficiencies: The Watch List
Vegan nutritional deficiencies — the eight nutrients to monitor on a plant-based diet, signs of deficiency, blood tests to consider, and supplementation thresholds.
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Vegan Omega-3: ALA Conversion vs Algae Oil — What Actually Works
Vegan omega-3 complete guide: ALA-to-EPA-DHA conversion is poor (5-10%); algae oil supplementation is the reliable route. Dose, sources, and what the research shows.
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Vegan Zinc, Magnesium, and Selenium: The Three-Mineral Pillar
Vegan zinc, magnesium, and selenium complete guide — RDAs, plant sources, phytate-absorption considerations, and when to supplement.