First of all, let's understand, What is Vitamin B12?
When you pull a carrot from the soil, you’ll find tiny specks of earth and countless microscopic organisms clinging to it. This is where B12 originates – it's essentially a by-product of bacteria. Even after washing and peeling, a sufficient amount of B12 remains on these root vegetables.
How to Get Vitamin B12 on a Satvic Diet?
Root Vegetables: Regularly include root vegetables in your diet like carrots, potatoes, and beetroots (excluding onion and garlic). These are naturally abundant in B12.
Diverse Diet: A balanced intake of sprouts, moringa leaves, wheatgrass, fermented rice, and Indian gooseberry ensures a spectrum of nutrients, mitigating the concern about B12 or any other deficiency.
Organic Farming: The ideal way to ensure B12 intake is by growing your food organically at home. Unfortunately, much of the market produce today is tainted with pesticides. However, if you have access to a trusted organic produce vendor, that's beneficial.
When Natural Intake Isn’t Enough
Not everyone has the convenience of growing their own food or accessing fresh organic produce. If you find it challenging to meet your B12 requirements naturally, considering a plant-based Vitamin B12 supplement is advisable, especially, in case of a B12 deficiency. Consultation with a naturopath is recommended before making any dietary changes or taking supplements.
For expert guidance, here are a few reputed naturopaths you can contact:
Swati Dhariwal, Antahasatva
Contact: 9443284759
Contact: 9312286540
Dr. Anand, Vihaara
Contact: 8086924469