Jul 26, 2024, 11:04 AM IST

7 ways to include vitamin B12 in your diet

Apurwa Amit

Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Here are 7 ways to include in your diet

Cheese: Enjoy cheese varieties like cheddar, mozzarella, and feta as they are a rich source of vitamin B12.

Meat and fish: To boost your B12 intake incorporate meats like, chicken, and lamb into your meals. Enjoy fish such as salmon, trout as they are rich in vitamin B12.

Fortified cereals: Choose fortified breakfast cereals to start your day with a B12 boost.

Dairy products: Add dairy items like milk, yogurt, and cheese into your diet as they are rich in vitamin B12.

Soy products: Incorporate soy products like tofu, tempeh, and edamame into your meals for a plant-based B12 boost.

Eggs: Include eggs in your diet, whether scrambled, boiled, or in omelets, as they contain vitamin B12.

Mushrooms: Enjoy mushrooms, especially shiitake and maitake varieties, as they contain some vitamin B12.

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