What to take instead
A diet rich in vegetables, legumes and protein sources, like eggs, is typically going to be good enough. But the following foods are extra-rich in vitamins and are full of taste and cooking potential as well.
- Turmeric: It brightens up your curries and stir-fries, as well as your chai teas. Turmeric is a great source of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, copper and potassium.
- Brazil nuts: These large and somewhat bitter nuts are still more pleasant to eat than a multivitamin and they contain all of your selenium daily intake needs. Only eat a handful a day, or you might actually consume too much selenium.
- Kale: Kale, along with other leafy vegetables like chard, contains high levels of vitamins B6, C and K1, as well as iron, potassium, manganese and copper.
- Shellfish: Not my cup of tea, but worth it, with high levels of B-vitamins, as well as iron, potassium and selenium.
- Sardines: A lot of people don’t like them — though trust me, they are pretty brilliant when grilled. Sardines are one of the highest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and a small serving will cover your vitamin B12 intake completely. They also have selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B3, iodine and copper.
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— Tamara Pearson
