When I first went vegan, the first concern everyone seemed to have was "How will you get enough protein?" Well newsflash to anyone who isn't vegan or vegetarian: You don't need meat for protein! Between leafy greens, nuts beans, legumes, and soy products, there are plenty of sources to get your daily dose of protein!

​That being said, getting other nutrients can be a bit difficult for vegans, especially when you first become one. I've included some of the easiest nutrients to forget about when you're vegan and some ways to get them! Disclaimer: I'm in no way a medical professional or nutritionist, these are just from my own personal experiences and consultations with nutritionists. ​
​Let's dig in!

Nutritional yeast rocks. Not to be confused with brewer's yeast (the stuff that makes dough rise), nutritional yeast has a slightly salty/parmesan-y taste. It's chalk full of Vitamin B-12, which can be tricky to get without animal byproducts in your diet.

It can veer on the pricey side, so I highly recommend buying it in bulk instead of in a pre-packaged container. Nutritional yeast is sold as flakes, so typically, I grind it between my fingers so that it becomes more of a powder before using it. 

Nutritional yeast works best used in place of where cheese might be added to something and when used with a liquid or oil-like substance. So basically, nutritional yeast and brownies? Not a good mix. Nutritional yeast with pasta? Perfection.

Here are my favorite ways to use nutritional yeast: