What About A Vegan Diet?  By WKBW News  January 17, 2012 Updated
Jan 17, 2012 at 8:26 PM EST  (WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) A vegan
diet is a plant-based diet where you don't eat any animal
products, including milk, cheese and eggs.  Experts say a vegan
diet can be a healthy lifestyle choice, but you have to make
sure you're getting all of the vitamins and minerals your body
needs to perform.  Dietitians say people eating a vegan diet can
fall short in things like vitamin B12, calcium and protein.
They say the key to a healthy vegan diet is being aware of the
plant-based sources that contain these items.  For instance,
dark green, leafy vegetables are a good source of calcium, and
beans and grains are packed with protein.  It may also be a good
idea to speak with a dietitian who has either been vegan or is
vegan to find out what he or she eats day to day.