My stomach is hurting really bad. I'm wondering if it could be because i'm not having enough calcium, Because i recently became a vegatarien. So i'd like to know if you think that's why, and what i should do about it, and if it is because of lack of calcium what i should eat more, so that it doesn't happen again.
2007-08-24 17:37:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
or protien or somthing lol
2007-08-24 17:47:40 · update #1
vegetarians lack protein most of the time - which you get from meat, legumes, soy and milk products and some fortified whole grain products.
I dont think it has anything to do with calcium.
you should be having 0.5-1g of protein per every pound of body weight (e.g. if you weight 150lbs - have 75-150g of protein a day)
2007-08-24 17:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by Natalie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go see a nutritionist to make sure you are getting enough of everything. You can also go get a blood test if you are really worried about calcium or other nutrients in particular. They can test to see if any are deficient.
Most vegetarians have a big problem with protein, so you may want to eat more soy/tofu/nuts/beans and make sure you are getting enough protein. Also, sometimes they do not get enough fiber, which can definitely cause stomach pain. Seek out fibrous foods like oatmeal, cereal, pasta, and rice.
2007-08-25 00:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's because you're not getting enough calcium, i think your stomach is hurting because your body is used to consuming more food of different food groups, like meat for example. :D I would try taking some vitamin supplements. Good luck!
2007-08-25 00:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by dancedivalilc09 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you still having regular bowel movements?
2007-08-25 00:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by courage78 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋