Dr. Shilpa Sayana, a vegetarian physician, warns that vegetarians often miss protein, iron, and B12 without careful planning. She says omnivores meet protein needs more easily and recommends deliberate meal planning plus supplements to fill the gaps.
Let's talk about how vegetarian diets affect nutrient balance. As a vegetarian myself, I feel like it's a daily struggle. Am I getting enough protein? Am I getting enough iron? Am I getting enough B12? I see other people in my families who do eat animal protein, and I'm honestly kind of envious as to how quickly they can get in their protein. But being a vegetarian, it's very important to plan your meals and making sure you're getting complete amino acids as well as sources of B12 and iron in your diet, or externally taking a supplement that has essential things in it.
