What vitamins are vegetarians usually lacking?

Question

I am a vegetarian and eat plently of veggies, fruits, nuts and soy products. (including tofu) I eat a little dariy (mosty from the occasional yougurt or chocolate). And i barely ever eat eggs (unless they happen to be in some recipe). I do not take a multi vitamin but my mom thinks i will get sick. The thing is I have been eating like this for about two years now and have never felt better!

So my question is, could i develope a vitamin deffiency? If so what kind?

Answer 1

protein

Answer 2

hahaha your diet is fine. Tell your mum that vegetarians do NOT lack nutrients if they eat a variety of foods. Since you are doing that, I don't think you should worry.

Answer 3

Don't go there.  Strict vegetarianism can lead to many deficiencies.  Namely, vitamin B12, D, omega-3 fats, protein.

It is best to eat balanced food.  Hope this helps!

Answer 4

It seems like you are eating a balanced vegetarian diet, so I you don't need to take any vitamins.

Sometimes people don't get enough B12

Foods with lots of B12 are :

Breakfast Cereals

Dairy and Egg products

Soups, sauces, and gravy

Yogurts

and more.....

But you are eating most of those things, so your diet is perfect :D