Heather Russell is a dietitian at The Vegan Society, a registered charity founded in 1944 to provide advice on all aspects of veganism. For more information about vegan nutrition, check out the resources at vegansociety. com/nutrition, including the free V-Nutrition app.
Like anything new, going vegan can feel daunting at first. Common questions include: ‘will I still get all the nutrients I need?’, ‘Is my skin or health going to be affected?’, ‘Can I be healthy without oily fish?’ and ‘Is it safe for children, or older people?’. Luckily for us, there are numerous resources and charities that offer support to new vegans, including The Vegan Society who work with the British Dietetic Association to share the message that well-planned vegan diets can support healthy living in people of all ages. But what exactly does ‘well-planned’ mean? If you want to make sure that you’re ticking all the nutritional boxes, these tips will give you a helping hand.