do vitamins make you gain weight?

Answer 1

Neither vitamins nor minerals will make you gain weight. In fact, if you are low on some vitamins you are actually slowing down your metabolism.

Here is a list of vitamins and minerals a dieter needs, plus foods listed in case you want to add them to your diet.

It's a fairly long read, but I think that it is important.

Whenever you are on a diet and in particular, a diet that restricts calories there is a good possibility that you are not getting the vitamins and minerals that you need to stay healthy. These are some of the nutrition-rich foods you may want to include in your diet. If you are not including these vitamins as part of your diet then you are well advised to take supplements.

As you can see food provides all the vitamins you need. There is really no need for vitamin supplementation unless you are planning to starve yourself to meet the lose ten pounds in a week goal. However if you are satisfied with the healthy 2-pound loss a week, these are the vitamins you should go for.

Vitamin A (retinol)

Benefits growth, development, reproduction and strengthens immunity, skin, tissues and vision

Eggs, cheese, milk, tuna, bluefish, mackerel

Vitamin B1 (thiamin)

Benefits nerve function, brain function and converts excess carbohydrates to fat for storage

Lean pork and ham, green and black-eyed peas, pinto and black beans, pecans, peanuts, barley, rice bran, wheat germ, oatmeal, brewer's yeast. soybeans, tofu,

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Protects against cancer and anemia

low-fat milk and soy milk, lean duck and pork, brewer's yeast yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, dark leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts

Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Lowers cholesterol, protects against cardiovascular disease and prevents diabetes.

Low-fat meats, poultry, fish, eggs, cottage cheese, tofu, brewer's yeast, potato, peanuts, peanut butter, peas, broccoli, mushrooms

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Decreases homocysteine levels and risk of heart disease and improves glucose tolerance. Vitamin B6 also improves carpal tunnel syndrome, mood and sleep disorders and, possibly, reduces PMS symptoms.

All animal protein, halibut, pork, brewer's yeast, banana, avocado, rice bran, brown rice, oatmeal, soybeans, sunflower seeds, broccoli,

Vitamin B12

This nutrient is crucial to DNA and red blood cell formationas well as new cell growth, glucose metabolism and maintaining the nervous system.

Low-fat animal protein and beef, oysters, clams, crab, tuna, bluefish, cottage cheese, low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs

Beta-Carotene

An antioxidant that improves vision and protects the body from cancer.

Dark leafy greens, carrots, sweet potato, squash, pumpkin, papaya, apricots, cantaloupe

Biotin

Produces healthy nails and healthy hair and prevenst graying and baldness.

Pecans, peanuts, almonds walnuts, eggs, cauliflower, legumes, mushrooms, oat bran, liver

Vitamin C

Improves immune system response, promotes wound healing, reduces allergies and offers protection against cancer. Reduces risk of heart disease and severity and duration of colds. Vitamin C also helps with stress and retards the growth of cataracts.

Kiwi, strawberries, citrus fruits, papaya, peppers, broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, collards,

Calcium

Beneficial in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, prevents some cancers, and is useful in treatment of high blood pressure.

Low-fat milk, yogurt, dairy, , tofu, legumes, almonds, sesame seeds, molasses, salmon, mackerel, dark leafy greens, broccoli

Chromium

Useful in the treatment of diabetes and may be protective against cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure.

Lean beef, ,oysters, buckwheat, whole grains, molasses, potato skins

Copper

Protects against cardiovascular disease and may help with treatment of some forms of arthritis.

Oysters, lobster, brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, split peas, buckwheat, granola, chocolate

Vitamin D

Aids calcium absorption and hearing and also maintains healthy nerves and muscles.

Low-fat milk, eggs, herring, salmon, sardines

Vitamin E

Boosts immune system and helps in treatment of fibrocystic breast disease and also serves as an antioxidant for cancer prevention.

Green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, poultry, fish, sweet potato, soybeans, walnuts, almonds, walnut oil, sunflower oil,

Folate (folic acid)

Decreases risk of heart disease and prevents birth defects.

Eggs, dark leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, avocado, sweet potato, peanuts, legumes, soybeans, sunflower seeds, orange juice, wheat germ, buckwheat, rye, semolina, brewer's yeast

Iron

Protects against anemia, boosts the immune system and assists the body in assimilating Vitamin A

Lean animal protein, fortified cereals, legumes, spinach, beets, raisins, black strap molasses, prune juice, almonds, pumpkin and sesame seeds

Vitamin K

Protects against osteoporosis and is beneficial in the treatment of cancer.

Dark leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, chickpeas, lentil, yogurt

Phosphorus

Helps build strong bones and teeth.

Lean meat, low-fat dairy, whole grains, legumes, and peas

Selenium

Boosts immune system, protects against heart and circulatory diseases, works as an anti-inflammatory and prevents cancer.

Herring, scallops, seafood, eggs, lean meat, wheat germ, barley, oats, whole grains, brazil nuts

Zinc

Benefits fertility, skin growth, healing, taste buds, protein digestion and immune system.

Oysters, whitefish, lean meat and animal protein, black-eyed and split peas, oatmeal, brown rice, wheat germ,

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If she is a young, unspayed cat, I think it's normal for her to be on the skinny side. If she's very active, or an outdoor cat, she's going to be slim because she's burning a lot of calories compared to a most fixed indoor cats. I had a friend with the same situation, only she had TWO skinny cats. Her cats were both rescued strays, young (around 6 months old) and about to be fixed, and they just ate and ate and never put on any weight. Turned out, her girl cat was actually already pregnant with one kitten, but showed no visible signs, and the boy cat actually had a tapeworm, which is a parasite that just keeps growing and growing if you don't get the pill for it from your vet. If you haven't asked the vet SPECIFICALLY about her weight, I would start there before trying "over the counter" remedies for whatever is wrong with her. It might also be that the food you're feeding isn't giving her all the nutrition she needs. You could try something else, like a quality wet food or dry food with a higher fat and carb content than what you're feeding now.

Answer 4

Trust me, you do not want to be fat. I went from a size 1 to a size 5 in just 2 years. After having kids I just can't lose it. I only eat once a day and still can't lose it. Stop complaining if you are born lucky.

Answer 5

serve food on your plate instead of on platters

Answer 6

Not really only vitamins that are suppose to make you fat will. but if you are taking vitamins that are suppose to make you fat then stop unless you want to get big!

Answer 7

It depends on the type of Vitamins you are taking, most don't.

Answer 8

Better to prepare slow to eat foods like hot soups whole fruites etec

Answer 9

swap half of the avocado in a 1 2 cup of guacamole for zucchini

Answer 10

distracted dining will get you in trouble avoid eating in front of a television or in a movie theater as you re bound to consume more calories

Answer 11

Monitor your progress by noting your clothes fit looking in the mirror and taking photos