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| Hello again, friends! More and more people are taking up plant-based eating, be it for their health, the environment, animal welfare, or a combo of all three. But no matter the reason, it’s important to know that certain nutrients become scarce when you go full herbivore. Below, we focus on what those nutrients are, including which supplements you should snag this Prime Day. |
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Stay sharp,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |
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Written by Ginger Wojcik
October 17, 2026 • 5 min read |
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| An herbivore’s guide to supplements |
Not eating animal products might lead you to load up on other highly nutritious food groups like nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes. This may help explain why eating a balanced plant-based diet is linked to a lower risk of overweight, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, among other benefits. That being said, animal products contain key nutrients that can be hard to get enough of elsewhere.
Always try to get your nutrients through food. But if you’re strictly plant-based, that may not be possible. In which case, be aware that these essential nutrients are extremely difficult to get through food alone.
(To buy these supplements with exclusive Prime Day discounts, click the links below!)
Meanwhile, these essential nutrients can be eaten through plants alone. But vegans and vegetarians are still at a higher risk of the following deficiencies:
What about protein, you ask? While it’s true that meat is packed with it, it’s actually not difficult to get your daily protein intake from plants alone. However, it is important to eat a variety of plant-based protein sources since they often lack one or more essential amino acids (the building blocks for protein).
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| An expert weighs in |
Q: Who benefits the most from taking a multivitamin?
A: Generally speaking, targeted supplements are recommended initially largely because the dose to correct a deficiency tends to be higher than what you’d find in most multivitamins. However, if someone has multiple nutrient deficiencies, a multivitamin can be helpful.
The truth is, most healthy adults can meet their nutrient needs through diet alone. However, people who may benefit from a multivitamin include those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, follow a restrictive diet, have a poor appetite, or have absorption issues. Additionally, older adults are at a greater risk of certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamins D and B12.
– Kelli McGrane, RD |
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| Healthy snacks ideas, comin’ atcha! |
Here at Healthline, we don’t ascribe to the idea that certain foods are “bad” or “good.” A balanced diet can certainly include the occasional food that isn’t dense with nutrients. That being said, you may find you feel more energetic when you snack on foods that aren’t overly sugary or refined.
Healthy snack options. First up is this homemade date and peanut butter treat from Healthline’s resident dietitian Lisa Valente. Often called nature’s candy, dates are packed with fiber and antioxidants, and they may help support brain health and prevent certain diseases. Get the full recipe!
Don’t have time to make something from scratch? Consider these premade snacks that come highly recommended from our editors. (Check out the links below to take advantage of Prime Day discounts!)
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Tell us: What’s your favorite healthy snack? Let us know at wellnesswire@healthline.com. (Please note that we may use your name and response in an upcoming newsletter!)
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Thanks for reading! And special shout-out to reader Robin C., whose story of discovering multiple cancerous moles over the years helps us all remember to practice sun safe behaviors.
“I discovered my own skin cancer, each time… My advice to everyone [is] be aware of your body. If you question a mole, get it looked at by a dermatologist. Use sunscreen. Make your children use sunscreen. It could save your/their life.”
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Take care of yourself, and we’ll see
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