Vitamins
With a healthy diet you can live longer and feel great. Below are some vitamins every vegan should be sure they are getting. Check out the links to get more information on each vitamin or mineral!
Vitamin B12 - the best information on B12, via VeganHealth.org.
Most Important Vitamins for Vegans
- Calcium - found in fortified cereal, leafy greens, and more!
- Iron - found in leafy greens, dried fruits and beans, nuts, whole grains, and more!
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids - found in flax seed, walnuts, soybeans, and many oils!
- Vitamin B-12 - found in fortified cereals and soy milk!
- Vitamin D - found in fortified cereals and soy milk!
- Zinc - found in grains, nuts, legumes, and spinach!
Other Vitamins for Vegans
- Choline - found in legumes, tomatoes, bananas, and more!
- Vitamin A - found in fortified cereals, dark green or orange veggies, and orange fruits!
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - found in fortified breads, cereals, and pastas, as well as dried beans, soy foods, and peas!
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - found in fortified cereals, leafy greens, legumes, nuts, and more!
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin) - found in fortified cereals, peanuts, and more!
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - found in nuts, grains, beans, seed, and some leafy greens!
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - found in potatoes, bananas, beans, seeds, nuts, and more!
- Vitamin B7 (Biotin) - found in nuts, grains, peas, and more!
- Vitamin B9 (Folate, or Folic Acid) - found in leafy greens, dried beans, orange juice, and more!
- Vitamin C - found in red berries, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, oranges, etc!
- Vitamin E - found in vegetable oils, nuts, leafy greens, avocados, whole grains, and more!
- Vitamin K - found in leafy greens!