iron, bcomplex, zinc

[Guest guest]

i was wondering what foods are high in iron, b-12, and zinc, i was told that usually vegetarians have a definciency in these vitamins?

 

thanks,

Fahad

 

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[Guest guest]

Looks like nobody else handled this one, so i will take a shot for you.

 

Iron is a big factor in spinach, broccoli, kale, and several other leafy

green vegetables. Zinc is most prominent in sunflower seeds, which

unfortunately may not be available in Asia. It is also in some Asian

fruits, but i'm not sure which ones. Perhaps Lychee nuts. Many nuts have

some zinc.

 

B-12 is almost entirely obtained from meat and poultry. This is the one

that some vegetarians have trouble with. Although i have met many healthy

vegetarians, i have also met some who weren't. The difference appears to be

B-12 supplementation. I remember seeing a vegetable source for it somewhere

a long time ago, but can't remember right now.

 

I suspect the original design of the human body was that we were intended to

have meat occasionally, perhaps once or twice a week. And the meat we

consume, should be according to the laws laid out in Leviticus for optimum

health.

 

I understand there are significant differences between Kosher and Halal

requirements. Since i have little contact with Muslims here in Cheyenne, do

you or anyone else on the list know much about this?

 

At 04:05 AM 4/17/02 +0500, you wrote:

>i was wondering what foods are high in iron, b-12, and zinc, i was told

that usually vegetarians have a definciency in these vitamins?

>

>thanks,

>

>Fahad

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