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Jon Ewald, MD

Jon Ewald grew up in Minnesota and has a love for the outdoors. He obtained his medical degree at Loma Linda University, graduating in 2020. He is currently completing his residency in Radiology at University of Pittsburgh.

What Does the Future Look Like for Vegetarianism?

Nowadays, its seems many more people are becoming vegetarians or vegans. What does the future look like for vegetarians? We recently had the privilege of attending the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian…

What Are the Benefits of Being on a Vegetarian Diet?

​Many people have heard that they should follow a plant based diet. Especially in the wake of films such as “Forks over Knives,” people are wondering: What are the benefits of a…

Why Do B12 Recommendations Vary so Widely?

All nutritionists recognize that Vitamin B12 is essential to human health, but why do the recommended intakes vary so widely? We recently had the privilege of attending the 6th International Congress on…

Is Vitamin B12 a Concern for Vegetarians and Vegans?

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient vegetarians and vegans may have trouble obtaining from their diets, but is it something we should really be concerned about? We recently had the privilege of attending…

Does Your Reason for Becoming Vegetarian Affect Your Nutrition?

Historically, there have been many reasons that people follow vegetarian diets. The reasons often include ethical, environmental, religious, and health concerns… but how does this affect your nutrition? We recently had the…

How Has the Perception of Vegetarianism Changed?

​Throughout history there have been many vegetarians, but we have only recently discovered the benefits of such a diet. How has this changed people’s perceptions? We recently had the privilege of attending…

Simplifying the Glycemic Load

The foods that we eat all affect our blood sugar level. But, as you probably know, some foods affect our blood sugar more severely than others. For diabetics, eating foods that have…

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