Are vegans at risk for vitamin C deficiency?

Answer 1

No, so long as you are eating a wide range of vegetarian foods.

It's easy to get enough protein.

Answer:

Being a vegetarian is a commitment and like all commitments it takes work. In this case the work is finding ut what your nutritional needs are and eating the variety of vegetables that you need and how to cook them to preserve their food values. In some cases you may need supplements of vitamins, minerals and amino acids to balance your needs. Ask your doctor or dietician for help - don't just go by the diet-for-the-month in trendy magazines.

Answer 2

On the whole, no. Vegans are deficient in fewer nutrients than the average meat eater. The American Dietetic Association stated in 2009, "It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life-cycle including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence and for athletes." The key, as with any diet, is variety and balance.

Vegans who eat lots of junk food can, like anyone, be deficient in B-12, zinc, calcium, iodine, and iron. This is actually easily addressed. B-12 can be obtained from fortified cereals, nutritional yeast, and fortified soy milk or a supplement. Zinc is plentiful in beans and lentils, yeast, nuts, seeds, and cereals. Pumpkin seeds are one of the best sources of zinc. Calcium is found in leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, tofu, and dried fruits. Iron is in whole grain cereals and flours, fortified soy milk, leafy green vegetables, blackstrap molasses, beans, legumes, and fruit. If you find you are still lacking in a particular nutrient, you can always add a supplement.

Answer 3

there are Oranges you know