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The Weight Loss and Nutritional Benefits of a Vegan Diet

4/30/2018

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Based in Washington, DC, Jason Fitzgerald Korb maintains a successful career as a corporate attorney who also has experience in municipal law matters. An avid cook, Jason Fitzgerald Korb enjoys local offerings such as vegan cooking classes held at Whole Foods, which are ideal for young professionals striving for a balanced and healthy lifestyle. 

There are a number of benefits to a vegan diet, including the weight loss and optimal body mass index that they enable. One study spanning 18 weeks found that participants who partook in a vegan diet lost nearly 10 pounds more than those who were on the control diet. They also shed more weight than those placed on calorie-restricted diets, although those eating vegan simply ate until satiated. 

Properly planned, a vegan diet does not involve sacrificing any nutrients. Consuming higher levels of fruits, legumes, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains results in elevated intake of fiber and antioxidants. In addition, these foods are high in natural sources of magnesium, folate, and potassium as well as vitamins E, A, and C. One thing that vegans should keep in mind is that taking in adequate amounts of iodine, iron, calcium, vitamin B12, and essential fatty acids requires careful monitoring of the diet.

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Ensuring Proper Intake of Vitamins and Minerals in a Vegan Diet 

7/5/2016

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​Based in Washington, DC, Jason Fitzgerald Korb has extensive law experience and has provided assistance in commission hearings related to discrimination issues. Jason Fitzgerald Korb has an interest in vegan cooking and attends local classes offered through Whole Foods Markets.

A major challenge for vegans, who maintain a diet free of animal-derived ingredients, is getting the full range of vitamins and minerals traditionally provided by meat and dairy. Fruit and vegetables are high in vitamin C and fiber but often fall short in vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Fortunately, there are a number of breakfast cereals and soy milk products that are specifically fortified with these and other essential nutrients. Yeast extract is also an excellent source of vitamin B12 and adds a distinctive flavor to dishes such as tofu and lentils.

Beneficial to the heart, EPA and DHA are two types of omega-3 fats typically found in seafood. Certain ocean vegetables, such as kelp, contain these fats, as do supplements composed of micro algae. Alternatively, vegans seek out seeds and nuts, ranging from flaxseeds to walnuts, that contain omega-3 rich oils. These can be incorporated in salad dressings that feature leafy greens, which are also an excellent source of iron and iodine. 

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Yoga’s Evolving Poses and Traditions 

5/21/2016

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​Jason Fitzgerald Korb is a legal professional who maintains licenses to practice in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Jason Fitzgerald Korb has a longstanding interest in fitness, particularly the use of yoga in maintaining general health and life balance.

Yoga is a dynamic discipline whose practitioners are continuously developing new techniques and poses. On such example is the reverse warrior pose, a version of the classic warrior pose. Common to vinyasa flow yoga in recent years, reverse warrior maintains the forward-facing leg stretch of warrior pose and reverses it for the top half of the trunk. Supporting the stretch with one hand on the extended back thigh, the practitioner stretches the other arm out over the head in a backward direction. This side stretch is an excellent way of opening the intercostal muscles, which inhabit the space between the ribs.

Another new variation in the yoga repertoire is the goddess pose, which involves standing with legs spread as wide as possible and the knees bent at a 90-degree angle. The arms are similarly extended and turned upward at the elbow at a 90-degree angle. Borrowed from martial arts, this pose has been known in Tai Chi as “horse stance” for many years. It involves opening and extending the limbs, as well as steadying the core, and is particularly popular among expectant mothers. 

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    A legal professional, Jason Fitzgerald Korb, J.D., has been admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

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