"So Where Do Vegans %26 Vegetarians Get Their Nutrients From Anyway?"
BY Rebecca Bennett
Where do you get Your Nutrients From?
It really is a BIG myth going on out there that vegetarians and vegans are lacking in nutrients of one form or another so here I'll jump straight into a few facts on rich sources of nutrients . . . after all you are what you eat.
** So Where Do You Get Your Protein From? ...
Pulses (peas, baked beans, chick peas, kidney beans, butter beans, lentils)
Soy Products (vegetarian burgers, sausages, cutlets, mince an dnuggets)
Grains (porridge oats, wholemeal breads, brown rice, pasta)
Nuts %26 Seeds ( hazelnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, peanuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds)
** Now onto Your Calcium Sources ...
Broccoli
Leafy Green Vegetables
Wholemeal Bread
Potatoes
Almonds and Brazil Nuts
Soy Milk (fortified)
Soy Cheeses
Soy Yoghurts
** And Another All Important one 'IRON', here's where you can find this nutrient ...
Pulses
Wholemeal Bread
Leafy Green Vegetables
Dried Fruits (apricots, prunes, dates)
Cocoa (chocolate - dark chocolate, not milk chocolate)
Seeds (esp. pumpkin)
I hope this quick guide to nutrients comes in handy for you or your loved ones, especially if you are new to vegetarian or vegan living this should bring a little extra insight into some nutrient sources.
As always it is a great idea to educate oneself no matter what diet you follow. You can find some great resources and ideas at my website http://www.VeganSecrets.com
ABOUTH THE AUTHORRebecca has worked in the vegetarian and vegan industry for more than 5 years, writes for Vegan Voice Magazine and is the founder of http://www.VeganSecrets.com a portal with vegan and vegetarian books, articles, veg living tips and tricks plus also of her blog at: http://www.VeganSecrets.com/blog which has online information on everything vegan, vegetarian and cruelty-free that can help you with any questions you may have on the subject. |
