Vitamin B12 in Vegetables
Strict vegans have a hard time getting vitamin B12 in their food, whereas lacto-ovo vegetarians or strict vegetarians may be able to consume some things that vegans can't. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to dizziness, headaches and stomach problems, so vegetables with B12 are imperative. Meat lovers should also take advantage of vitamin B12 vegetables for their own health's sake.
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Margarine
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Cook food with vegetable or sunflower margarine to either season the food or keep it from sticking to the skillet. Avoid burning food because the margarine will not be a form of vitamin B12 if it has browned.
Soya or Soy Milk
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Read the ingredients and perks on soya or soy milk (from soy beans) to see whether it contains added vitamin B12. This should be located on the chart on the back of the product, or you can ask a waiter or cafe cashier if your soy drink contains Vitamin B12.
Veggieburger Mixes
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Various vegetable items, including frozen food products made by brands such as Morningstar Farms and LightLife, contain soy items with added vitamin B12. If you don't eat meat, eat one of these products at least one time daily.
Cereal
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Check out the ingredients in your cereal. Certain cereals, such as oat and corn cereals, contain vegetables.
Snack Nuts
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Try variations of Chex mix with different nuts. There are plenty of nuts that have B12 in them, such as Brazil nuts and peanuts.
Avocado
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Guacamole contains avocado, which has vitamin B12. Some restaurants serve full avocados; you can cut these up and scrape the "meat" off with your teeth.
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