I have been vego for a few years now and my doctors can't tell by looking at a blood test. I have no deficiencies, in fact prior to becoming a vegetarian I was anaemic and I don't have that problem anymore!
My diet rules are that I always make sure I have 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables every day, and at least 1 serve of pulses, and always choose multigrain when possible - bread, cereal, pasta etc..
I know many meateaters that do not get anywhere near enough fruit and veg, I think their problem is that meat is always the centrepiece and everything else is just an afterthought. When you take meat out of the equation, you learn to become more creative and experimental with fruit and veg.
There are a variety of meat replacements which I eat a few times a week, they are all fortified in one way or another. I also eat vegemite all the time (because I love it), which has a good serve of vitamins in it, including folate.
It's really basic, but as long as you maintain a balanced and varied diet, your body will take care of itself, whether you eat meat or not.
Has anyone tried the new vegie delight gourmet sausages with rosemary, sage and parsley?? They are devine! So good with mashed potatoes..
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