Q
justtrytobe-deactivated20130420 asked:
Can I be vegan without taking any supplements (protein,calcium,B12)?I'm 14 and I've been vegetarian for awhile (slowly cutting out dairy,eggs etc)I haven't eaten any animal products for awhile now (I eat lots of fruits,veggies,beans,grains etc.)and I really want keep eating this way,because I feel great and energized,but I can't buy supplements(out of my budget:D) and I cant ask my mom to buy me any.I don't know if it's best to try to stay vegetarian for now?
A
Hey there! Being vegan, Nutritional Yeast is a great way to get Vitamin B-12. There are also tons of cereals and drinks fortified with B-12 as well. As for protein and calcium, there is more than enough to be found eating a plant based diet filled with vegetables, legumes, beans, fruits and grains :)
