Vegetarian food consumption is a very healthy lifestyle if EXTRA attention is placed on obtaining certain nutrients that are not normally found in high amounts of vegetarian foods:
- Few vegetarians have metabolic signs that indicate a lack of vitamin B-12 deficiency leading to an increase of high blood homocysteine levels. These high levels of homocysteine can in short, damage those all important arteries and make the blood clot more easily.
- Some vegetarians may not get enough CoQ10, which is a pill that gives your body an increased amount of energy.
- Carnitine, which is required for breaking down of fats for metabolic energy.
- Another important natural supplement missing is Creatine. This little darling gives you an increased muscle mass. Creatine is hardly found in vegetarian foods.
- Omega 3’s. For some of those who haven’t heard of Omega 3’s, they are a type of fatty acid. Like stated before, these are also crucial to a vegetarian diet because they provide the breaking down fats for energy. A good way to sustain Omega 3’s in a vegetarian diet is the consumption of fish oils. Yes, it sounds gross, but it is well worth it. Trust me!
- Now, because vegetarians do not consume meat, we are missing out on the all important, well needed Iron. Iron deficiency can cause fatigue. It can also to a certain extent cause memory and learning. You can steer clear of this by taking iron supplements.
