Go Vegan the right way
Dear Editor,
I have been vegetarian for many years now and one of the first, and most important pieces of advice I give to anyone is to consult with your family physician.
At your annual check-up your doctor will order blood work to monitor your vitamin and iron levels to make sure you are not deficient. This is crucial since most health food stores upon hearing โvegetarianโ will try to sell you iron supplements, which should only be taken under the advice of a doctor.
You should also consult a dietician or nutritionist as they can provide you with an abundance of information and what to eat to make sure you are getting your daily requirements. Both of these services are offered on campus through Health Services.
You donโt have to go to fancy stores which can be very expensive on a student budget. Zehrโs, Food Basics and Sobeyโs all have several options.
Donโt forget growing your own food! As for restaurants, pretty much anywhere I go there is always something โvegโ for me to eat.
โSabrina Brown
Letter policy: Letters must not exceed 250 words and must be received by 12:00 p.m. noon Monday via e-mail to letters @thecord.ca. Your full name must be included. The Cord reserves the right to edit for length and clarity or to reject any letter.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.