When I tell people I am vegan, one of the first things they ask (when they've stopped laughing) is 'Do I not miss cheese?' That's easy Then, 'Where do you get your protein?' Ridiculous! A far more sensible and reasonable question might be 'Are you sure you're getting enough Vitamin B12?' Vitamins are often described as 'Things that make you Ill if you don't eat them'. They are not required in large amounts, but they are needed on a regular basis to maintain good health. Generally, they act as 'co-enzymes' - necessary for the normal functioning of various enzymes which are the protein molecules which control metabolism or body chemistry. The majority are derived from fruit and vegetables - so