Im newly vegan, how do i keep from becoming mal nutrient?

Question

Im newly vegan, how do i keep from becoming mal nutrient?

Answer 1

Congrats on going vegan!

You can stay healthy by:

1. Getting enough calories. (Don't live on only low-calorie foods like salads); and

2. Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and grains; and

3. Ensuring a reliable source of vitamin B12. You can do this by taking a supplement or eating fortified foods such as soymilk.

It's not necessary to take a multi-vitamin if you have a well-balanced diet, but it wouldn't hurt.

Vegan foods high in protein, iron, and calcium:

http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/?v=08sourc...

Vegan food groups:

http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/?v=08sourc...

Good luck!

Answer 2

MAybe taking some multi vitamins. Silverbeet is meant to be the best vegetable so maybe eat some of that. Im a vegetarian so I don't have a problem with calcium and all that but I do take vitamins everyday.

Answer 3

If you diversify your diet you'll be fine. Make sure you get enough B12 though. You can do this through supplements or by growing your own veggies in a garden with healthy soil.