So how do we obtain B12? Animal products like beef, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy are common natural sources of this vitamin. However, if we have an allergy to animal products or choose not to eat them it is important to find other sources to prevent a deficit. Breakfast cereals and some baked goods are another source of B12 however, only if they are fortified. Fortification is when vitamins and minerals are added to a food to prevent deficiencies in a population. Fortified vitamins, though, are often synthesized, which can cause other problems within your body.





Now, however, you can get your daily B12 from a plant! Recently, it was discovered that water lentils contain a natural source of Vitamin B12 making them one of the only vegan, plant-based sources of B12! O ne serving of Water Lentil Superfood contains 11% of your daily value and Water Lentil Lean contains 35% of the daily value for B12 and is easy to incorporate into any diet! Water lentils are actually a flowering plant, not a lentil, and do not contain any of the anti-nutrients or lectins seen in beans and grains. Water lentils also contain antioxidants and are equivalent to a serving of kale – something breakfast cereals can’t stand up to.



