Important Nutrients and Supplements for the Vegetarian Diet

Vegetarianism comes in all shapes and sizes…

Life is an experience, a journey, for all of us.  We all value food in different ways and our vegetarian friends are no different.  For the most part they are individuals with strong beliefs that, without compromise, have led their lives dining on vegetables.  Some have chosen to do so, freely, and others have been forced to partake in a more structured eating plan for health reasons.

Whatever the reason; there are some important things to take into consideration.  Regardless of the type of vegetarianism you have chosen for your lifestyle; you may be missing important nutrients and supplements that would otherwise be ingested through foods you no longer eat.  Quality vitamin supplements are an essential part of living a healthy vegetarianism lifestyle.

Recent studies have shown that the old-world ingredients such as garlic, turmeric, ginseng, capsaicin, psyllium, cayenne, fenugreek, various oils, nuts, etc. have great positive dietary benefits. In western cultures, vegetarianism is embraced more as a healthy alternative to weight-loss or weight-control diets.

 Since our vegetarian friends avoid meat and meat by products they often miss out on the essential nutrients found in these foods.  They are likely to remove all animal products including eggs, milk, yogurt, fish, fish oils, meat, poultry, etc., which are the main sources of important nutrients. The only alternative source for such nutrients for the vegetarian is discount vitamins and dietary supplements.

It should be noted that as we eliminate these food items from our diet, we tend to overlook the long-term physical effects of lacking the nutrients derived from these foods. 

Thus leaving us wondering why we  feel sluggish, and a bit foggy headed. Under the surface of contentment, our bones, teeth, and skeletal structure begin to wither in strength.  Our stamina is drained and we tend to feel weak.  Our body needs these nutrients to work at it’s peak performance.

Nutrients such as:

• Vitamin B12

Provides the nutritional support your body needs to help achieve: 

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• Calcium
• Vitamin D

Provides the nutritional support your body needs to help achieve: 

“Vegetarian diets provide enormous health benefits by reducing the risk of disease and improving well-being. Despite the overall benefits, however, the chances of deficiencies of the nutrients discussed above are greater in vegetarians than omnivores. The perfect diet, plant-based or omnivorous, still eludes us. In the meantime, fortification and supplementation bring us a step closer.”  Charles K. Rosenberg, C.N., is an adjunct faculty member at Bastyr University in Bothell, Wash.

To your health and success!

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Colleen Gainey
Independent Representative of TriVita - 13308664