What can I do to don't be anaemic without eating meat?!
What can I do to don't be anaemic without eating meat?
I'm vegetarian just since 10 mounths and I've a lack of Iron. My doctor tell me to eat meat but I don't want to. What can I do? Is somebody has the same problem?
Additional Details3 weeks ago
Well I have to tell that I take some supplements but I don't want to have a lack of iron when I'll stop to take my treatment.
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3 weeks ago
Well I have to tell that I take some supplements but I don't want to have a lack of iron when I'll stop to take my treatment.
Increase your green leafy vegetables (raw not canned) the darker the better. Plus consume one tablespoon of molasses everyday it works tremendously. Caution do not drink molasses straight it will stain your teeth mix it in your foods, smoothies, milks, cereals etc...
This worked marvelous for i was in your same position I'm vegan for about the same amount of time but has been anemic forever the doctor told me that i would never be able to get back to normal because I don't believe in taking supplements as they have animal products in them but most people don't know. Since I've started studying health and educating others this simple addition to my diet has worked wonders for me and others. Hope it helps. check out my website www.leministry.com.
Joni
You can either start taking vitamin suppliments or start eating alot of nuts or soy beans.
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peanut butter eat it
Take protein pills and what not
Eat soya beans or a meat substitute (contains soya) it contains proteins and iron
What's wrong with eating meat? Just pretend to be a goat, okey? mee-eee
eat foods rich in iron, such as green leafy vegetables like spinach, nuts and seeds like almonds or iron-fortified foods; that is, food with iron added. i know you can buy breads like that, maybe there's milk too. not sure. and tofu is always a good source of iron and other nutrients that are in meats too.
Then take Iron supplements , and buy vegetables with lots of iron , like spinach ,artichokes etc... but I agree with your doctor eat some meat !
well thats easy am treating my anemia right now on iron tablets ear a load of vegs and things with iron in it thats what i do and i don't eat meat either spinach is good for you has loads of iron it it try eating a tin of that a day and you can 't go wrong if you like that that is goodluck.
Take iron tablets.
If you are anemic why hasn't your doctor prescribe you an iron supplement?
hey relax..ur not the only one .....most women i know are anaemic.....im anaemic too...and though im a nonvegetarian i dont like eating too much meat....dont go for any pills....Y dose ut body with medicines wen u can take the natural way out....start having kellogs cornflakes for breakfast...they are really high in iron...also increase ur intake of spinach ...if it is cooked creatively and lovingly enough its a wonderful leaf to consume. also ask ur doctor for a tonic something like Dexorange!
Why can't you listen to you Doctor? You do trust him about your health don't you? Why did you go and see him.
eat vegies like spinach n mushrooms.......also dried appricot are good to build up iron and drink water.....but you can also take iron suppliments
Proteins: Body's protein needs can be provided by either animal or plant sources. Mixed protein diet obtained from various plant sources is better than animal protein and is recommended in diabetes, renal diseases and liver diseases. Mixed protein diet from different plant sources has been the pattern of diet in India for all vegetarians.
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are mainly found in plant foods; like cereals, grains, fresh and dry fruits, legumes, vegetable, greens, nuts etc. plant carbohydrates include' large amounts of starches, sugar and fibers which are important for gut functions. The body is better suited to a high carbohydrate diet than a low carbohydrate diet. In fact 55% of the food intake should be carbohydrate. All animal products do not contain carbohydrate which is essential for body.
Fat: Plant fats differ from animal fats in two different ways 1) they are cholesterol free 2) they generally contain more polyunsaturated fat and less saturated fats. Plant fats usually have higher polyunsaturated fat value than animal fats.
A diet which is low in cholesterol and which contains fat of a high PIS value is associated with a lower incident of coronary health disease.
Vitamins and Minerals: plant foods are rich in many vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is obtained by exposure of skin to sun light and this is not a problem in India.
Calcium: The vegetarians can meet their needs for calcium from dairy products. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Dark green vegetables are good sources of Riboflavin as are legumes and whole grain cereal.
Iron: The problem of iron deficiency is relatively common but vitamin C significantly enhances absorption of iron hence it is advisable for vegetarians to include with each meal a food high in vitamin C which as lime, citrus fruits or juices.
Zinc: Zinc is found in large number of plant foods.
Fiber: Fiber is found only in vegetarian food like whole grain cereals, legumes, greens, fruits, vegetable etc.
Thus in vegetarian foods all requirement of nutrition for body growth and maintenance is fulfilled. One can have a complete and balanced diet provided we take enough food which is as close to nature as possible in maintaining sturdy and disease free body. It is equally helpful in curing many diseases.
ADVANTAGES OF VEGETARIAN DIET:
More & more evidence is surfacing that directly links a prolonged non- vegetarian diet to diseases as cancers, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma just to name a few.
1. LOGEVITY: Vegetarian can expect to live 4-10 years longer then the non-vegetarians.
" Source: Seventh day Adventists study
2. LESS HEART DISEASE: Because of low fat, saturated fat and cholesterol content of the vegetarian diet the risk of heart disease is lowered. High blood cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease.
3. LESS CANCER: Up to 40% of all cancers are diet related. Cancer death rates have been associated with obesity and high fat / low fiber diet. Vitamin A & C are thought to be protective against colon cancer. Low fat diets protect against prostrate and breast cancer. Indoles, lignans, isoflavones, protease inhibitors which are present in plant foods and shown to be potent anti carcinogens.
4. LESS BOWEL DISEASE: Diverticular disease and appendicitis occur more frequently with low fiber intake as in meat diet.
5. LEES OBESITY & LESS INCIDENCE OF DIABETES: It is easier to plan a low fat diet for a vegetarian then for a meat eater. The fiber in plant food dilutes the energy & provides a satisfying meal without all the calories. Diabetes over the age of 40 seems to be related to obesity.
CONLUSION:
When activists like M.K. Gandhi, sports personalities like Martina Novratilova & Carl Lewis, beauties like Brooke Shields & Kate Winslet, physists like Edison, Albert Einstein & A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, religious leaders & mystics like Jesus & Osho can be legendaries in there respective fields taking the advantage of being vegetarian, Is'nt it more prudent on our part to switch over to vegetarianism & enjoy better quality & longevity of life.
If you eat eggs, have two eggs scrambled with cheese and lots of chopped up spinach for breakfast, along with a glass of orange juice. If you don't get enough vitamin C you won't absorb iron well. Also try a vegetarian formula multivitamin, instead of just plain iron supplements. There are other vitamins like C and B12 that can contribute to anemia if you don't get enough of them. Also, Special K cereal gives you 45% of your daily iron allowance in just 3/4 of a cup.
spinnich.
any thing dark green and leafy.
also beans.
[my mom's a nurse]
I, too, am anemic, but that has nothing to do with vegetarianism. I have been anemic my whole life, and I go back forth on the veg thing. Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, so if you are not getting enough Vitamin C, you won't use the iron you do get.
But don't be fooled into thinking you have to have meat to get iron. Spinach is loaded with it, as are raisins. Make sure to eat a variety of foods and take a veg-approved multi-vitamin.
This may seem wierd but try taking two flinstone vitamins a day. They have a lot of iron in them and you can stick to your choosen lifestyle. Also, any green veggie should have plenty of iron if you need some extra.