Hi, I have a feeling that I'm not eating enough to satisfy my body since I have increase my activity level.
Is there a good food that will help me not feel shakey/faint during the day that won't sabotage my diet?
Perhaps fresh fruit or shoud I try some carbs?
Thanks!
2007-01-18 03:38:09 · 34 answers · asked by Zarina K 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Personally, I would recommend protein - nuts, hard boiled egg, tuna fish. I get shaky and faint if I don't eat at regular intervals and then I need something handy that i don't have to cook - I choose trail mix with M&Ms in it.
Peace!
2007-01-18 03:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by carole 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The shaky/faint feeling is your blood sugar dropping too low. My diabetic friends and relatives say that the best thing to do when you feel this shakiness is to have a glass of orange juice -- 6 or 8 ounces will be fine. Orange juice, they tell me, gets sugar into your blood quickly, while lowering the risk of getting TOO much sugar as you would from soda or candy. Eating an orange will have a similar effect.
You might also want to change your overall diet to include more protein as well as complex carbohydrates (whole grains, fruits, etc.) In particular, have something early in the day -- try a bowl of yogurt with granola on it, as it'll give you protein and carbohydrates all at the same time and it's delicious.
2007-01-18 04:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by Scott F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I get this feeling quite a bit due to a blood sugar imbalance and low blood pressure. For me, I try to avoid sugar - especially processed sugar. That will only exaccerbate the problem. I try to eat some form of protein, such as cheese sticks, an egg or two, refried beans, or even a small hamburger along with some water (no soda, juice or coffee). It usually snaps me out of it quickly.
However I strongly recommend that you consult a doctor and determine what is going on. You may have a low blood sugar condition (hypoglycemia), a thyroid disorder or even onset diabetes. He may recommend a solution that is counterintuitive or even medication to fix the problem.
Any advice you get here, may work for us, but your condition may be different and unique and there's no way people here (myself included) can correctly diagnose your problem. Your health and safety along with those around you depend on you getting this resolved professionally.
2007-01-18 04:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Feeling shakey of faint may be a sugar issue. You could try to eat oranges, the sugar and juice get into your system fast, and the body will react beter and faster then if you ate a candy bar.
2007-01-18 03:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by whutas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much sugar do you take in? If you're trying to cut your sugars down to almost nothing (that includes carbs), that could be it.
You say you're active; are you drinking enough water? Getting too dehydrated will definately cause faintness.
You can try snacking on anything to help, but don't have a meal. You shouldn't eat when you're not hungry. It won't help anything.
If you have a family history of anything with such symptoms (such as diabetes), you should talk to your doctor.
2007-01-18 03:47:36 · answer #5 · answered by J. 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a blood sugar level drop.Check with your nutritionist, but new tendencies say you should be eating 5 light meals a day. You can try "slow" sugar foods such as bread, cereal, grains (without sugar). Don´t take "fast" sugar (candies, soda, etc.) cause it can create a reaction lowering the blood sugar level and making you crave for more sugar.
2007-01-18 03:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by morganna_f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sugar lovel may be unstable some fresh fruit would be good or maybe just a small sweet snack but it needs to be something that will get the sugar into your blood stream fast.
2007-01-18 03:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately carbs, because it sounds like you're just not eating enough to keep up your blood sugar... and your body is also probably not used to the increased activity levels. a multi vitamin is a good idea to take every day and eat every four or five hours.
2007-01-18 03:50:08 · answer #8 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bananas have potassium (one of those electrolites we're always hearing about) which helps regulate our heartbeat, help keep your blood sugar up (preventing "shakiness"), and can neutralize over-acidity in the stomach. Bananas are also cheap, need no preparation, and tasty! Just one can provide you with enough energy to do a 90-minute work-out.
2007-01-18 03:53:28 · answer #9 · answered by AMEWzing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are feeling shaky or faint that you are obviously not getting much of anything to eat.
Ditch your diet, eat a pie and go see a doctor who will put you on a *sensible* eating plan.
2007-01-18 03:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by shazzawazza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋