It's absurd how often people ask that question of vegetarians and, even more so, of vegans. It's especially absurd in light of the information available to us, via the book I'm currently reading--The China Study--which makes abundantly clear that animal protein, especially the amount generally consumed in North America, is simply not good for us. Indeed, it puts us at extreme risk.
Anyway, this is a neat list to keep handy for ourselves. I also like the counter-question, "Where do you get your vitamins and minerals?" No kidding! I wish I could have gotten my dad, now undergoing one last bout of chemotherapy, to read The China Study and/or switch, at the very least, to a mostly plant-based diet. He still won't change his diet--mostly meat and few vegetables and fruits. Supplements, no matter how good, taken with an unhealthy diet simply can't do much good. Makes me sad :(
