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Any vegans here? How do you plan your daily menu?

charles.mccarthyy123charles.mccarthyy123 Posts: 1
in Fruit & veg
I'm going to switch to veganism. But, as you know, with this style of nutrition - the body does not have enough vitamins. Therefore, I don't know how to plan my diet properly.
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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I'm sure there must be fora for vegans ( if they've got the strength ) Most of the vegans I know are constantly unwell, but their sense of smug self-righteousness is undiminished.
    Devon.
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    You wouldn't be sarcastic in your reply, @Hostafan1, by any chance?  ;)
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    You will need supplements , especially B12.

  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Maybe l'm being cynical, but why would your first post on a gardening forum be about planning your diet? Fruit and veg to grow for it, maybe. If l am wrong, l apologise in advance  :)
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    I would have thought protein was the issue rather than vitamins, and maybe carbohydrates and fats? Fruit and vegetables are full of vitamins just not much else. It’s a tricky diet to get right I would think and quite time consuming but obviously it’s your choice
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    If we were meant to be vegans, we would have evolved with multiple stomachs, totally different teeth, different intestines and a host of other things we don't have, because we evolved to be omnivores.
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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Exactly.  That said, proteins are to be found in grains and pulses so judicial combining will give you a full set.  However, unless you're a very good cook it's a seriously boring diet and you will need supplements, as indicated above.
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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Papi Jo said:
    You wouldn't be sarcastic in your reply, @Hostafan1, by any chance?  ;)
    Only slightly. Most ( but not all ) vegans I know ARE often unwell.
    Devon.
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    My cousin is like that, she’s always deathly pale, skinny as a rake, and forever picking up colds. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Lyn said:
    My cousin is like that, she’s always deathly pale, skinny as a rake, and forever picking up colds. 
    yup, that'll be it.
    Devon.
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