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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

Try these simmered Collards with Red Onions for a wonderful non-dairy source of calcium.

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Calcium

If you consume dairy products, calcium intake is usually not a problem. Without dairy, it takes a little planning to consume the recommended amount of 1,000 milligrams per day. Consider taking a supplement and eat lots of calcium-containing plant foods: soybeans, fortified soy products, broccoli, kale, collards, mustard greens, okra, rutabaga, bok choy, dried figs, and fortified juices, cereals, cereal bars, and breads.

Recipe: Collards with Red Onions

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