Is it safe for children to eat a vegan diet? Yes! Science shows no meat, no dairy, no problem!
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On this episode of The Exam Room\u2122 podcast, Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster joins \u201cThe Weight Loss Champion\u201d Chuck Carroll to talk about the research that changed her from being a \u201cmilk pusher\u201d to an advocate for plant-based diets. Dr. Yami also talks about:
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- What health issues can happen to children who drink an abundance of milk and eat a lot of cheese.
- How those problems can follow children into adulthood and intensify as they grow older.
- The science showing milk does not protect bones from fractures.
- The healthiest way for children to build strong bones.
- The milk alternatives that parents should consider giving children.
- Plant foods that are high in calcium.
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Dr. Jim Loomis also joins the show to open the Doctor\u2019s Mailbag and answer your questions!
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- How can you get enough calcium without eating dairy?
- Does calcium from plants interfere with iron absorption?
- Is it possible for cholesterol to become too low on a plant-based diet?
- And many more!
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Dr. Yami
IG: @thedoctoryami
Web: VeggieFitKids.com
Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrYamiFB
Podcast: https://apple.co/2Cg4sYJ
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Chuck Carroll
Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC
IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC
Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook
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Physicians Committee
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YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube
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