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MAKE IT VEGAN!

When giving up meat and dairy, you might wonder what you’re missing out on. Ensuring adequate protein intake is a concern but, according to the Dietary Reference Intake report for macronutrients, adults should consume 0.8g of protein per kilogram of body weight – protein intake in the UK tends to exceed this amount. Protein needs vary depending on activity level, muscle mass, pregnancy and overall health, but you can get enough from plant sources. Giving up animal foods can also make it more difficult to obtain vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, calcium, iron and zinc. So, how do

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