Vegetarian help?

[Anonymous]

Hey! So I'm new to the whole not eating meat thing and wanted to know if anyone had any tips for me? Like on making sure I'm getting enough calories and all of the vitamins and things I need? Any help is appreciated :)

[laurapalmer]

I second the vitamin b thing. I was vegetarian for a while and I started noticing that my eyes were having trouble focusing on things. I did some research and one of the b vitamins (I think it was b12 but it was a while ago so it can't remember) is really important for your eyes. I started taking supplements and then my eyes went back to normal!

I ordered vegan vitamins online. They were magical. I always had so much energy... I should try to find those again... they were great

[Drooogie4]

As a vegan or vegetarian you shouldn't have any trouble getting all you need.
Id just reccomend a b12 supplement (even most meat eaters should be taking one).
Calories and nutrients are very easy to stay on top of.

[Xfitchick]

Calories is not a problem. Proteins, Iron and certain vitamins will be the problem. Vegetable protein are in beans, peas, lentils, ... Nuts contain neceaasry vitamins you lack. Iron is more difficult since not everybody absorbs vegetable iron, but future will show.

[Adigelunar]

www.mayoclinic.org/.../art-20046446?pg=2

that may be helpful for u