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Nutrition for Noobs: Nutrition Science, Plant Based Eating and Beginners Nutrition Tips · Dec 9, 2025 · 52 min

Ep 56 - Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet: B12, Zinc, Magnesium, Chromium and Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Curious about how to succeed on a vegan or plant-based diet? Michelle and Kevin break down the essential nutrients you need to thrive, including B12, zinc, magnesium and chromium, while highlighting why processed plant-based foods can sabotage your health. Learn practical tips on improving diet quality, optimizing nutrient absorption, and understanding common deficiencies that affect vegans and omnivores alike. Plus, discover the science behind supplementation. Whether you're new to plant-based eating or a long-time vegan, this episode is packed with evidence-based advice to help you feel your best. Key Topics Covered: Why B12 is critical for brain and nerve health, and how to supplement effectively Common nutrient deficiencies in vegans and omnivores, and what affects absorption Practical strategies to optimize diet quality and nutrient intake Tune in and empower yourself to thrive on a plant-based diet without compromising your health! Please subscribe and drop us a review; your feedback helps fellow noobs find their way to better nutrition. Have a question for Michelle? Get in touch at n4noobs@gmail.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nutritionfornoobs. Link to Dr. Klapper’s study: https://www.doctorklaper.com/vegan-health-study Link to Dr. Klapper’s on demand video (100min) Thriving on a Plant-based Diet: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thriving

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Curious about how to succeed on a vegan or plant-based diet? Michelle and Kevin break down the essential nutrients you need to thrive, including B12, zinc, magnesium and chromium, while highlighting why processed plant-based foods can sabotage your health. Learn practical tips on improving diet quality, optimizing nutrient absorption, and understanding common deficiencies that affect vegans and omnivores alike. Plus, discover the science behind supplementation.

Whether you're new to plant-based eating or a long-time vegan, this episode is packed with evidence-based advice to help you feel your best.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why B12 is critical for brain and nerve health, and how to supplement effectively
  • Common nutrient deficiencies in vegans and omnivores, and what affects absorption
  • Practical strategies to optimize diet quality and nutrient intake


Tune in and empower yourself to thrive on a plant-based diet without compromising your health!

Please subscribe and drop us a review; your feedback helps fellow noobs find their way to better nutrition.

Have a question for Michelle? Get in touch at n4noobs@gmail.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nutritionfornoobs.


Link to Dr. Klapper’s study: https://www.doctorklaper.com/vegan-health-study


Link to Dr. Klapper’s on demand video (100min) Thriving on a Plant-based Diet: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thriving