How can I gain some weight?!
I've been vegetarian for 3 years and have never had any problems health-wise!. However, I went vegan a couple of months ago and have lost a considerable amount of weight!. Well, according to the scale, I've only lost about 5 pounds, but my bones are sticking out all over the place and I haven't been getting my period!. =S l've always been kind of bony, but not to this extent!. How can I gain some weight on a vegan diet!? I'm 14, by the way!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Well, you are obviously not taking in the same amount of something, right!?
My first guess, the key here being your period, is that you lack fat in your diet (and on your body)!. Once a woman's body fat gets to a certain point, your period will stop!. Why!? Because your body thinks it is in an emergency situation, where there is not enough available nutrients to support a baby!. Mother's need to have fat storage to help with feeding the baby!. There is a lot of estrogen in fat tissue, so that's how it works!.!.!. fat goes down, and so does estrogen!.!.!. and so does period!.
This happens to women athletes such as competitive runners when they are leading up to a competition and doing lots of training and their body fat reaches it's lowest point!. Once fat comes back, so will your period!.
Okay, so you need some good fats in your diet!.
Good fats:
Cold pressed organic oils stored non-plastic non-clear containers (some companies such as Omega claim specially formulated plastic containers that do not leech [or leech very very little])!.
Flax oil, extra virgin olive oil, hemp seed oil, sesame oil, coconut butter/oil, actual nuts and seeds, peanut butter (not a nut), soy beans, avocados, !.!.!. lots of sources!.
The only oil I think is most suitable for cooking is olive oil -- very high burn point -- plus the really good qualities about oils such as flax will be damaged by heat!.
also, exercise more, gain muscle!.
also, eat more!. Specifically eat what!? Things you enjoy eating -- there is no special food!.!.!. all food is good!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
My first guess, the key here being your period, is that you lack fat in your diet (and on your body)!. Once a woman's body fat gets to a certain point, your period will stop!. Why!? Because your body thinks it is in an emergency situation, where there is not enough available nutrients to support a baby!. Mother's need to have fat storage to help with feeding the baby!. There is a lot of estrogen in fat tissue, so that's how it works!.!.!. fat goes down, and so does estrogen!.!.!. and so does period!.
This happens to women athletes such as competitive runners when they are leading up to a competition and doing lots of training and their body fat reaches it's lowest point!. Once fat comes back, so will your period!.
Okay, so you need some good fats in your diet!.
Good fats:
Cold pressed organic oils stored non-plastic non-clear containers (some companies such as Omega claim specially formulated plastic containers that do not leech [or leech very very little])!.
Flax oil, extra virgin olive oil, hemp seed oil, sesame oil, coconut butter/oil, actual nuts and seeds, peanut butter (not a nut), soy beans, avocados, !.!.!. lots of sources!.
The only oil I think is most suitable for cooking is olive oil -- very high burn point -- plus the really good qualities about oils such as flax will be damaged by heat!.
also, exercise more, gain muscle!.
also, eat more!. Specifically eat what!? Things you enjoy eating -- there is no special food!.!.!. all food is good!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Avocados are a great source of fat (the good, natural kind, not the fried burgers kind) and a good source of protein!. also try eating whole wheat pastas with your veggies and toss in some brown rice!. You need calories to gain weight and fat and grains are a great way to go!. And make sure you're eating plenty of fruit, you need it for a balanced diet anyway and it will add calories without making you feel gross!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Your not getting enough calories in your diet, eat more food but not junk food!. I know I'll get thumbs down from the vegans on this forum for saying this, but you may want to switch back to your vegetarian diet!. A vegan diet is easy to follow when your grown up and living on your own but it is hard to follow when your still living at hime!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It sounds like you're not eating enough calories!. Make sure you include a variety of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and grains in your diet!. Salads are healthy, but if you eat mostly low-calorie foods like salads / vegetables, you will lose weight!.
Here's a vegan food pyramid that you can use to help with meal planning: http://pcrm!.org/health/veginfo/vsk/food_!.!.!.
Good vegan sources of protein, iron, and calcium:
http://www!.tryveg!.com/cfi/toc/!?v=08sourc!.!.!.
Hope this helps!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Here's a vegan food pyramid that you can use to help with meal planning: http://pcrm!.org/health/veginfo/vsk/food_!.!.!.
Good vegan sources of protein, iron, and calcium:
http://www!.tryveg!.com/cfi/toc/!?v=08sourc!.!.!.
Hope this helps!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It sounds like you need to speak to your Mother or you need to speak to your doctor!. also if you are within your ideal weight/height, don't worry!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
you should go to a pediatrician!. they know the best thing to do for you!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
u can have some protein!.!.u can have them from nutrition stores!.!.
but ask them first before u get any kind of proteinWww@FoodAQ@Com
but ask them first before u get any kind of proteinWww@FoodAQ@Com
DOUGHNUTS Seriously!. My friends dr made her eat em to gain wieght during pregnancyWww@FoodAQ@Com
Why vegan!? Human beings are omnivores!. You need protien and fat!. At 14 you shouldn't worry so much about what other people think!. Eat!. That's what will help you!.Www@FoodAQ@Com