My concern of becoming a vegan is that since we get most of our vitamin D from animal products, what supplement can i use besides food and the sunlight
(By: Rosann Barker) 2010.02.05 - 05:56 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
Question: I am a vegetarian and i eat a lot of lentils and beans. What are some remedies for those of us who's digestive system doesn't tolerate these types of foods well? (ie.bloating and gas)
ANS: Question: I am a vegetarian and i eat a lot of lentils and beans. What are some remedies for those of us who's digestive system doesn't tolerate these types of foods well? (ie.bloating and gas)
Beans create a lot of gas but here is a tip: Rinse them in water. That takes a coating off the beans that create gas. This should help a lot. I am not sure if it will also work with lentils but I think that it will. You can also eat many other things like nuts and tofu for protein. Of course you want to balance your protein with fruits and veggies.
ANS: Question: I am a vegetarian and i eat a lot of lentils and beans. What are some remedies for those of us who\'s digestive system doesn\'t tolerate these types of foods well? (ie.bloating and gas)
Try eating the beans without any other complex carbs especially wheat. Maybe with some fresh salad instead and some oil and vinegar dressing. If that works try having them with brown rice. Often it is what you are eating with the beans that makes them harder to digest. You can always have your wholegrains at seperate meal.
Susan
> (By: Rachel)
I'm 18 years old and just recently became a vegan and I am feeling SO tired during the day! But why?? (my sleep schedule is going to bed around 9 or 10 PM and waking up at 6:00 AM, is that not enough sleep? Or is the reason for my tiredness something else??)My mom was suggesting maybe I'm not getting enough Iron? I just don't know!
(By: Erika) 2010.01.15 - 05:34 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
ANS: Question: So Tired?
Well Erika,
When a person makes such a dramatic change in such a short time there will be needed adjustments. Give it some time for your body to adjust to a better diet. Of course you may not be getting everything that you need in your diet. All vegans need a B-12 supplement. Of course most "meat" eaters also need additional B-12. I strongly suggest a multi-vitamin for vegans and non-vegans.
The amount of sleep depends on each individual. Eight hours should be enough. What ever made you feel good before you became a vegan should be the same that you need now. BTW, Iron supplements are low priced so if you are worried about not getting enough than just buy some. Frankly I doubt that you have an iron deficiency. I just think that you need time for you body to adjust. Also you need to make sure you are eating a good vegan diet. A junk vegan diet is one of the worse diets that you can eat. On the other hand a good vegan diet is one of the best diet that you can eat. If you have more questions, please ask. We are here for you.
A junk vegan is a vegan that eats a lot of junk food like potato chips, sodas, candy bars, and other things that are not nutritionally good. Just think of junk food that a flesh eater eats and that will give you an idea of what a junk vegan is. They do not eat flesh, dairy, or eggs but they also do not eat nutritionally good food.
Thos is Priya i had a seviour pain two weeks back at that time i suffered with vomitings and giddiness,that i could not able to be a normal woman and i am forgetting some past days,this situation before i took restrill and some sleeping pills more,now also i am forgetting and suffering with pain at my brain,when i am crying also i am getting seviour pain,after this situation happend now i a not using sleeping pills,but i am having that pain syptoms,could u please tell me this is related to any disease and may i get any problem due to sleeping pills.and tell me this is symptoms to any brain diseases.i am waiting for your feed back please forward me immediately.
(By: priya) 2009.08.06 - 10:03 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
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> Thos is Priya i had a seviour pain two weeks back at that time i suffered
> with vomitings and giddiness,that i could not able to be a normal woman and
> i am forgetting some past days,this situation before i took restrill and
> some sleeping pills more,now also i am forgetting and suffering with pain
> at my brain,when i am crying also i am getting seviour pain,after this
> situation happend now i a not using sleeping pills,but i am having that
> pain syptoms,could u please tell me this is related to any disease and may
> i get any problem due to sleeping pills.and tell me this is symptoms to any
> brain diseases.i am waiting for your feed back please forward me
> immediately.
> (By: priya)
im 12 1/2 and do gymnastics. and a vegan. What is wrong with me!!!>>>???
(By: Kiki) 2009.03.10 - 23:07 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
ANS: Question Why am i so tired ALL the time?
Teenagers need about 9 hours and 15 minutes of sleep a night. Are you getting enough?
If you are, look next at what you're eating. Are you getting enough calories? If so, are you getting the right amount of carbohydrates, protein, and fat? Too little or too much can make you feel tired. Eating large meals or lots of junk food can do that too- try having 5 or 6 small meals a day.
Low levels of B vitamins or iron can make you feel tired, too. If you're not taking a multivitamin, consider starting. Definitely take a B12 supplement, since vegans don't have a reliable source of B12 in their diets.
Dehydration is a common cause of fatigue, so drink lots of water.
Veganism shouldn't make you tired. If your diet is balanced and you're sleeping enough, it's worth seeing a doctor. She can screen you for health problems that could cause the fatigue. (By: rocketkoala) 2009.05.17 - 05:17 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
Question: tiredness
im 12 1/2 and a vegan but i also do gymnastics but im always tired what can this mean
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(By: ) 2009.03.08 - 23:52 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
ANS: Question: tiredness
That is a good question. Most vegans find they have more energy. Maybe you are eating a bad vegan diet. A junk vegan diet is probably the worse diet that anyone could eat. On the other hand a good vegan diet is probably the best diet that you could eat. I would suggest getting a good book on eating a good vegan diet.
Yes! Campher is the German spelling of Camphor, which comes from an evergreen tree called the Camphor Laurel.
(By: rocketkoala) 2009.08.12 - 14:15 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
Question: asprin and ibuprofen
Are asprin and ibuprofen vegan?
(By: Kristen) 2008.06.05 - 04:24 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
ANS: Question: asprin and ibuprofen
Hi,
In theory, yes - the active ingredients come from plants. But most actual products tend to have a whole bunch of non-active ingredients, which may or may not be vegan. I heard a rumour that Anadin Extra is vegan, but I'd check first. If you have a good chemist, they should know and be able to advise.
That aside, if you have to take painkillers, then take painkillers. Not to do so is to place others' health above your own. Perhaps this is something you want to do, but not many vegans would, I think.
I'm a new vegan, 4 months now. I feel great but have noticed that I feel extra hormonal prior to and durning menstration. Have any other women noticed this? Is it at all related to my new diet?
Just wondering.
J. Snyder
(By: J. Snyder) 2008.04.01 - 20:44 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
Question: Do the non-stick cooking pots and pans release harmful deposits into the food??
I am going to go out and buy new cooking utensils and want to know if the non-stick products release harmful deposits into the food. And if they do what would be the safest and healthiest utensils to buy??
(By: Tom C) 2008.02.25 - 22:33 Category: Health Questions [ Reply - Print ]
Question: supplement
My concern of becoming a vegan is that since we get most of our vitamin D from animal products, what supplement can i use besides food and the sunlight(By: Rosann Barker)
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