Staying healthy and not missing nutritional content

It is very important that you learn all about the nutritional aspects of veganism. While you may end up with a more rounded vitamin and mineral intake from your new diet, you will also need to supplement for the things you have lost in the absence of meat and dairy.

Many people suggest that without meat you may suffer from protein loss. If you are eating healthy portions of beans and legumes, then you are bound to get enough protein. You can also make sure to include lots of nuts into your diet as well as broccoli, mushrooms and corn.

Even in your life after dairy, getting your calcium is easy if you incorporate leafy greens into your daily meals. Nuts help as well, and sprinkling sesame seeds in your foods is calcium healthy and tastes great. A big glass of fortified orange juice in the morning is another great idea.

B-12 is often considered to be deficient in a vegan diet. Check the packaging of your vegan friendly foods, and you will see that many have listed B-12 as an additive to their products. You may also want to take a multi-vitamin that is high in B-12, but also offers vitamin D, C and iron.

Iron is accessible in any number of beans, green leafy veggies, soy and rice milk, and many grains.

Getting your Omega-3s is imperative to maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system, adequate fluidity in your joints, keeping your skin and hair healthy, and supporting your brain. It can be found in algae or algae supplements. Other sources that can be added directly to your foods include flax seeds, hemp seeds and chia seeds, all of which have additional healthy benefits.

Getting out in the sun, whether to garden your veggies or to enjoy a walk, will help you in naturally producing vitamin D. Your skin needs less than half an hour daily in the sun to get the D you need. Be careful not to overexpose your skin, but know that a little time in the sun without sunscreen is actually great for you, even if it is on your arms, legs or face.