Im a vegetarian. Im not sure what I need to take to be healthy. I take a multivitamin, what else do i need?

Question

I am 18 and I have been a vegetarian for about 3 years now, but I don't really do it as healthy as I should be. Other then taking a multivitamin everyday, I'm not quite sure what I need to be eating and taking to maintain a healthy vegetarian diet, any help would be great!

Answer 1

Don't eat any sugar - even sugary fruits - it upsets the pH balance of the body.  Eat lots of healthy oils, and a lot of unrefined sea salt.  Read the "pH Miracle" for more infor.  (it's on Amazon and eBay.)

Answer 2

Just eat healthy, continue to take the multivitamin and you'll be fine. I'm 18 and have been a vegitarian for 14 years (since I watched the movie Babe when I was 4). I have never touched any kind of meat including red, white, and fish and I'm fine.

Answer 3

You need to make sure that you get all your proteins in.  There are certain mixtures of veggies and vegetarian friendly foods that can be put together to make a protein (i.e.- red beans and cornbread).

Answer 4

If you're eating a balanced vegetarian diet, you don't need any supplements.  Every nutrient you need is available.  If you're eating enough calories to meet your energy needs and not living on junk food, protein is not a concern.

You're asking a really big question, though.  There are entire books written on the subject of vegetarian nutrition, and that's really what you need if you're not sure what you need to be eating.  A really good one is "The New Becoming Vegetarian" by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina.

Answer 5

Make sure you get plenty of B12. It's really the only vitamin you cannot get without eating meat. Also, make sure you consume enough protein. Things such as beans and soy products like tofu.

Answer 6

You need protein,  since you don't eat meat. You can drink protein shakes or pills. Also eat fish too.

YOu should talk to your doctor more so she can help you decide what's best.