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I am a vegetarian at the moment, take iron tablets (but still have very very low iron) but I am not going to change my diet. I want to become a vegan for ethical reasons, and no health problems will stop me.
So is there any good tips out there?
I am not doing it do "be cool". Yes I am making a statement though.
To be honest, I don’t care about being healthy. My parents do though, and I have researched. But that tip on cooking in iron utensils is one I didn’t know, goes to show that you CAN find information on this sight.
I don’t wear leather and all those things you said. I don’t think you have to be vegan to follow those. I am talking about EATING animal products. I just wanted some health tips that might benefit me, some that I dont already know. And thankyou for not providing me with any answer o_o
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It’s really dangerous to blow off health reasons. You have to make sure you’re getting the right balance of nutrients. In high school when I went vegan my mom was worried about my iron intake as well – and I was told by a nutritionist to eat lots of spinach – the darker the color, the more iron it has. But seriously, make an appt. with a nutritionist and doctor to go over things. It may not be the right move for you right now but if you take the steps to correct your deficiency (or find vegan ways to do it) then you’ll be able to – maybe just not immediately.
After a while, you’ll sort of be able to tell what your body needs. I’ve been vegan for 6 years (vegetarian 3 years prior) and I can tell when my body gets out of whack and I’m missing something. Take a multi vitamin and pay attention to your body and health and hopefully you’ll be ok!
Good Luck!
Ethical reasons.What does that mean?
I really wouldn’t do that.It is not a healthy lifestyle.
You can increase your iron intake by cooking in cast iron cookware.
WHY? Do you know how to get the proper nutrients your body needs and the right foods to get them from? I do but most new vegans have no clue because they’re mainly trying to make a statement and look cool rather then getting the facts. If you knew what you’re in for you wouldn’t be asking. Do research before doing this, both the pros and cons. Don’t look at it one sided. If you think you can be healthy and give your body what it needs then go for it. But if you think you’re only going to eat lettuce and carrots and be healthy, think again. Are you going to stop weaqring any natural animal products such as leather and fur and replace it with non-decomposing materials such as rubber, nylon, polyester etc? Cotton shoes doen’t last very long!
vegans are alright a good tip is not to go to fast food restraunt bc they tempt u and dont go next to meat until u think u can handle it
Hi,
If you search for the question that’s been asked several times in the past about how vegans can get more iron, you’ll find my answer to the iron q. But here’s a good place to start when looking for info http://www.veganoutreach.org/guide/ Search around on that site and you’ll find lots of information on nutrition from a vegan registered dietitian also.
edit: I went back and found my old post which might help:
"Hi. Here’s my answer from a previous question about iron. Some parts of the answer were directed at the other specific question, so don’t mind those parts:
"Iron deficiency is very common in women of menstruating age and pregnant women. I remember reading a page on the Mayo Clinic’s site that 1 in 5 women are iron deficient (U.S.), and about half of pregnant women are deficient. Which means most women who get that here are not vegetarian. So whether you eat meat or not, there’s a chance you’ll still be iron deficient. The American Dietetic Association also stated in their position paper, "Incidence of iron deficiency anemia among
vegetarians is similar to that of nonvegetarians."
If you were to a doctor as you’ve said, the doctor should have recommended an iron supplement– and possibly vitamin c to aid aborption– for a couple months, in addition to making recommendations about foods. Ask your doctor about that.
I noticed you don’t eat much, and not much healthy food. Learn a bit about nutrition and start eating better food.
As for changing your diet to get more iron, I posted this before:
"If you’re an adult vegetarian female of menstruating age, you should be getting somewhere around 32 mg/day of iron. Adult males about half that. Vegetarian teen girls from age 14-18 — about 27 mg
Legumes like lentils, beans or peas, green leafy veggies (except spinach, swiss chard or beet greens which may not absorb easily because of oxalates– but if you eat these, eat them with foods containing vitamin C, as vitamin C helps you to absorb iron), dried fruits like raisins, or iron fortified breakfast cereals and other foods. It’s a good idea to eat foods with vitamin C, and avoid drinking coffee or tea with your meal.
Ask a registered dietitian before taking the advice of anyone in a yahoo forum, or consult your doctor for a recommendation. There are supplements containing iron, which you’ll want to consult with your doctor first about how much is appropriate for you– or if it’s needed at all. Iron can be a problem for even girls who eat meat– males too. My nephew ate meat every day of his life and had an iron deficiency. I’ve been vegetarian or vegan most of my life and never had any deficiencies.""
You should not. Any person who does not care about being healthy just to make a statement must have a death wish. Or a martyrdom complex. So it seems to me that you cannot be thinking and your Q. is moot.
Although it may not be your primary reason for wanting to go vegan, health is a very important thing to consider. On any diet, person can either flourish or fail. Look at all the omnivores with diabetes, heart disease, cancer, infertility, acne, etc.
My advice is to become informed on ALL aspects of veganism: ethical, environmental and health. I read into the health aspect of the vegan diet, and I have felt healthier and happier than I ever have because of it! If you want to enjoying being a vegan rather than being sickly and emaciated, then you have to be educated ! Because I knew what I was doing, I have lost weight, become stronger, feel lighter, am happier overall, sleep better, have clear and glowing skin, and have no health problems after going vegan. I felt the difference within 1 week.
Do some research, and have fun! You won’t make a very good statement if you’re a sickly vegan. But you’ll make a great one if you look healthy and are able to answer people’s questions (and believe me, they WILL ask!). Good luck!