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A common concern for anyone switching to a plant-based lifestyle is ensuring they intake enough of the vital nutrients they used to get from animal proteins things like protein, iron, amino acids, and vitamin B12. Of course, if you limit yourself to a small range of plant-based options or the same exact foods each day, this could very well be the case. That’s why it’s so important for vegetarians and vegans to get their daily nutrient requirements from a wide array of foods.
Since meal planning is the key to success on a plant-based diet, plant-based dietitian Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, suggests putting some thought into what you’re eating for meals and snacks. “I always recommend that half a plate is made up of fruits or vegetables,” she says, explaining that these foods help with hydration and also provide plenty of filling fiber. “Then, a quarter of your plate should be protein, such as tofu, beans, or edama
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