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2007-07-19 08:49:54 · 12 answers · asked by Lindsay G 2 in Food & Drink Vegetarian & Vegan

as of 6 days ago i started taking an iron vitamin everyday but no difference, i eat meat as much as i can;turkey,ham,steak.i havent eaten fast food in 3 years and i eat lots of vegitables;broccoli,salad,tomatoes,carrots. i do eat occasional junk foods but not everyday such as ice cream popcorn, but only after i eat healthy foods.

2007-07-20 09:35:42 · update #1

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What do you eat? Your question doesn't give us any useful information.

A balanced veg diet should include grains(pasta, bread, rice, cold/hot cereals), legumes(beans, peas, lentils, soy and meat analogs), fruits and vegetables. http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/food_groups.html
Neglecting any of the mentioned groups or eating too much junk food could be your problem. Make sure that you get at least 7 hours of sleep as well.

2007-07-19 09:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by ALFyakuza 4 · 3 1

You may have a deficiency in iron, folate or b12-which is quite common amongst vegetarians. Deficiency in these nutrients causes anemia, which results in lethargy, dull skin, irritability and hair loss.

Have your doctor run a blood test to see if your defiecient in any of the above nutrients.

Even if you do eat meat and are getting adequate nutrition in your dietary intake, you may have a digestive problem which would affect the absorption of nutrients into your bloodstream.

The best idea would be to appoint a check-up with your doctor, as the causes for tiredness and fatigue are many and varied-it is one of the most general of all symptoms.

Possible culprits include thyroid problems, hormonal problems or simply an unhealthy lifestyle.

2007-07-20 03:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by [operatic stock character] 4 · 0 0

I would like to know if you've always had this problem, are you vegetarian or trying to become one, what does your normal diet consist of, etc. Also, do you get enough sleep and do you have any health problems like thyroid problems or something that could affect energy?
You may try adding more carbs to your diet but stay away from junk foods or high in fat foods. If you eat a lot of sugary stuff it will give you a brief high but then you'll crash back down later. Make sure you are eating a healthy diet with veggies and carbs.

2007-07-19 09:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by Kiwi 5 · 1 0

Depending on how long this has been going on, you might want to see a Dr. to find out what's causing this.
Your lack of energy could be caused by any number of things that are *not* diet-related, although it is possible that a vitamin deficiency or even dehydration could be @ fault. Allergies, depression, sleep disorders & infections are only a few of many possibilities.
I have CFS, which is actually relatively uncommon, also Epstein-Barr & FMS, which are both seen with increasing frequency. All of these have been with me since I was a kitten & all can cause severe fatigue/lack of energy. Since I've become vegetarian my symptoms are slightly but noticeably better, maybe b/c my body doesn't have to deal w/ so many toxins, maybe b/c I'm simply more aware of what I put into my body.

2007-07-19 10:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0 1

There must be any style of the clarification why your continuously drained. that's advisable to communicate to a wellbeing practitioner and get a radical examine up. you may get 8 hours sleep at nighttime, yet is it high quality sleep? It sounds stupid, yet you may choose a clean mattress, that's marvelous how lots a competent mattress can do for you. additionally, recently I rather have a tendency to experience, that's in simple terms part of being human. you ought to discover some stress relievers that artwork for you eg. a warm relaxing bubble tub, or an prolonged nights walk interior the clean air. regardless of works for you.

2017-01-21 10:06:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I think the answer "You aren't lacking protein" might be in error. After all, we don't know what you're eating, do we?

Constant fatigue CAN be caused by lack of protein and iron, which you may not be getting enough of if you don't know which plants to look at for it. Protein is easier to get though, so you're probably getting more of that than iron

Try eating more dark green vegetables; they have a lot of iron in them and may help. :)

2007-07-19 12:25:20 · answer #6 · answered by wampuskitty05 2 · 1 1

You may need to get more iron, or possibly more carbs. Try more leafy greens first.

2007-07-19 08:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1 0

Talk to a doctor. Maybe it doesn't even have anything to do with diet.

2007-07-22 19:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0 0

You aren't lacking protein. http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/09/the-great-protein-myth/

Don't listen to those meat-eaters who are undereducated on this board. Are you on any kind of multivitamins? You are going to have to do some experimentation on what you are missing, but it is not protein.

2007-07-19 09:50:15 · answer #9 · answered by Wonderment 4 · 0 3

You need protein. Add some protein to your diet and you should be fine.

2007-07-19 09:24:43 · answer #10 · answered by Delicious 2 · 1 2

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