Skipping that food? Here are 6 ways to balance your nutrition
Vicky: No animal products
After being a vegetarian for years, Vicky committed to full-on vegan eating on her 65th birthday. In addition to meat, she now eliminates dairy and eggs, too. Without any animal-based foods, she lacks a good source of vitamin B12. B12 deficiency can contribute to tiredness, balance issues and poor memory, which are top-of-mind for Vicky as she ages.
Eat this: Vitamin B12–fortified nondairy milk, cereal and other fortified vegan foods. Season foods with vitamin B12–fortified nutritional yeast.
Supplement with: 1,000 mcg B12, preferably hydroxocobalamin, daily. For better absorption, choose tablets that dissolve under the tongue.