Vegan Diet Guide: Protein Sources, Bulking & Health Tips

A well-planned vegan diet can support bulking and significant weight loss, as seen with celebrities like Kevin Smith. Learn how to get enough protein, find vegan probiotic sources, and manage amino acid intake for optimal health.

The Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet

Published Oct,11 2012 | By Katie Farmand

Out of all the diets championed by health experts these days, veganism can seem like the most intimidating. The name almost sounds like a religion. And perhaps that’s fitting: Many vegans cite ethical reasons for why they only eat plant-based foods.

Katie Farmand is a writer, food stylist and recipe developer based in Orlando. She is the coauthor of the forthcoming farm-to-table cookbook, "Florida Field to Feast: Year-Round Recipes Celebrating Farmers, Chefs & Artisans" (University Press of Florida). She maintains her own blog providing original recipes and holds a Master of Arts in mass communication from the University of Florida, Gainesville.