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Dr. Oz to vegans: Don't be a 'carbo-nator'

By HLNtv.com Staff
updated 10:04 AM EST, Fri February 17, 2012
NEED TO KNOW
  • Eating a purely vegan diet? Make sure you get proteins too
  • Dr. Oz recommends a B-12 supplement

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Morning Express with Robin Meade viewer Kristen eats a vegan diet, and she wants to know if it's healthy. We took her question to Dr. Mehmet Oz of The Dr. Oz Show, and he said yes ... with a couple suggestions:

1. Take a vitamin B-12 supplement
2. Don't overdo it with carbs
3. Get protein from things like beans and tofu

You might be surprised to learn who else is eating a mostly meat-free diet these days.  Click the video to find out.

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