Working alone or with other nutrients, Vitamin B12 is crucial to proper brain function, healthy nerve cells and many other bodily processes. While the best Vitamin B12 sources are animal products like meat and dairy, there are options for non-meat eaters, too. The National Institutes of Health recommends a daily intake of 2.4 micrograms for most adults.

Swipe through to find out what foods are high in Vitamin B12.

Three ounces of clams provides a whopping 84 mcg of Vitamin B12 — more than enough for a day's needs. Enjoy some rich clam chowder or maybe clams steamed with seafood broth and garlic. Or make a delicious pasta dish featuring clams, butter and lemon.

Trout is another seafood rich in Vitamin B12, with 5.4 mcg in 3 ounces. This versatile fish is delicious pan-fried with butter and garlic, or you could bake it in the oven with olive oil, herbs and lemon.

Beef lovers will have to consume a bit more to get the daily recommended amount of Vitamin B12, as 3 ounces contains just 1.5 mcg. But that probably isn’t a problem for those who enjoy getting into a thick, juicy steak.

Pile up that lunchtime hoagie with Swiss cheese. Each slice contains .9 mcg of Vitamin B12. Cheddar and mozzarella are good sources of this essential nutrient, as well.

Vegans can check the label of their favorite soy milk to see its B12 content, as this is one of the best non animal based sources of the vitamin. Often fortified with added B12, chocolate soy milks might have more than other types.

Those looking for non-meat sources of B12 can also find breakfast cereals that have been fortified with the vitamin. Check store shelves and read labels carefully to see which types have the recommended quantity.

Another non-meat, albeit not vegan, source of Vitamin B12 is nonfat, plain Greek yogurt. A 6 ounce serving provides 1.3 mcg of the nutrient. Consider topping your yogurt with fortified cereal for an extra boost. Add a fried egg on the side for an additional .6 mcg.