Nutrients on a vegan diet

A vegan diet can be healthy when certain nutrients are taken into account. Planning ensures you get enough.

You will need

• Pulses
• Fortified plant-based drinks
• A vitamin B12 supplement

Steps

1. Take a vitamin B12 supplement

   You can't reliably get vitamin B12 from plant foods, so a supplement is essential.

2. Look after your vitamin D

3. Choose fortified products

4. Combine protein sources

5. Think about iron

6. Remember iodine

7. Check your levels if needed

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