Vegetarian Advisory: 7 Necessary Nutrients

When eating a vegetarian diet, getting key nutrients can be a challenge. Here's how to make healthy choices.— By Anne Cain, M.S., R.D., Senior Food Editor

Vitamin B12
When whipping up an Espresso Soy Milk Shake, be sure to buy a soy milk fortified with vitamin B12.
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Vitamin B12

This vitamin, which helps produce red blood cells, is widely available in animal-based foods and isn't a problem for vegetarians who eat dairy products or eggs. But vegans should take a supplement or eat vitamin B12-fortified foods such as cereals, soy or rice beverages, or veggie burgers.

Recipe: Espresso Soy Milk Shake

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