Nov25
Question by Fiona: whey protein?
I am a vegetarian, and i dont eat eggs or much dairy…i feel like I am not getting enough protein. I found a jar of “whey protein” in my cupboard…do you have to be working out a lot to take that? I do work out…but not intensly.
Also I’ve started taking B12 vitamins…but i still can’t shake this tired and fatigued feeling…any idea what else i could be missing in my diet? thanks for you help!!
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Answer by The WingHunter
you dont eat eggs or milk?
where do u think whey comes from?
take ALL the b vitmamins not just 12
try eating some fruit
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That would be fine, but it sounds more like you are dehydrated, not getting enough water will make you feel tired and lethargic. A good multi vitamin would be a good idea too.
if yuor eating alot of carbs stay off the whey. depends what kind of working out you do. if you do weights you will get big and muscular. if you do cardo you will get slim and toned.
there’s a great thing out called Nutritional Yeast.. it kinda has a cheese taste.. it has a LOAD of B12 and B6 in it.. it really has made a difference in my energy level.. hope this helps..
Feeling tired can be from lack of Iron! if you don’t eat meat your body possibly needs Iron! lack of iron can cause the feeling of being tired and sleepy, go to your doctor and let him do a blood test and you will find out what your body needs. I don’t think its only because of the protein
Make sure you’re getting enough water, 3/4 of Americans are chronically dehydrated and you’re not going to feel so great since water is essential. Look at the food pyramid and make sure you’re getting everything you need. If you’re still worried about your vitamin and mineral levels, get a blood workup done.
Vegan food pyramid:
http://www.vegsource.com/nutrition/pyramid_vegan.htm
Vegetarian food pyramid and nutritional advice from the ADA (American Dietetic Association):
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition_5105_ENU_HTML.htm
Why don’t you try taking a good muti-vitamin with iron if your under 50 yrs old. Do some research about foods that contain protein your body needs that. When have you had your last check up and blood work done? Fatigue can be caused by many things so you should talk to your doctor. Thyroid problems ,diabetes, low iron count,Heart problems,>>>>>>>>>>Not trying to scare you but if you have insurance and can afford to go start with a check up and do your self a favor.>>>>>>>>>>Good luck to you.
If you found it, make sure it is still good, there should be an expiration date somewhere (they usually last about 2 years). You don’t have to workout to eat whey (a component of milk) protein. Generally, a scoop of whey protein has about 25g of protein and about 120 calories.
It is not just used by weightlifters for “bulking up”. It is low calorie (if used as a meal replacement) and good for extra protein. If you mix it with milk (which makes it taste better) it will up the calories though. A protein deficiency can cause tiredness, but you may want to see a doctor just to make sure you are alright.
Gagging that stuff down can be a pain, as some brands don’t taste all that good. I suggest you mix it into pudding to have a dessert that’s (relatively) good for you.
As many other answers have already stated, make sure to drink at least 8 glasses (8 oz. each) of water a day.
You can take it if you want, but if you’re eating a balanced diet, it’s not very likely that you’re protein deficient.
The best thing to do would be to educate yourself about vegetarian (or even vegan, since your diet leans in that direction) nutrition. A good book to read would be “Becoming Vegan” by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina. They are both registered dietitians. If you’re eating what is essentially a balanced vegan diet, along with some dairy, you can get all the nutrients you need from food (withe the exception of B12 – fortified foods may not be enough and taking a supplement is a wise choice.) A veg formulated multivitamin daily wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
Someone suggested adding nutritional yeast to your diet. You don’t have to get Red Star brand, but make sure that it says Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula somewhere on the label (Whole Foods sell the NOW brand in the supplements section and it is the same thing as Red Star if you check the label.) I like it in scrambled tofu and sprinkled over popcorn. You can also make “cheesy” sauces with it and it’s chock full of B vitamins.
If you are just a plain vanilla vegetarian, you can use whey protein, but you might want to try a soy protein instead (I’m partial to Super Green Pro-96 Soy Protein – it has chlorella in it and all sorts of other goodies, in a vegan formula)
No, you do not have to be working out to use protein powders. They are often mentioned in 40/30/30 (and other low-carb) diet regimens as a way for people to get enough protein into three meals a day, to balance out the carbs.
You might be feeling tired if you are not taking in enough protein — many experts recommend .5 g or protein per pound of body weight per day — protein powder could help you reach this goal, should you adopt it.
Another reason, other than psychological reasons (worrying that you are not getting enough nutrition), might be that you are not varying your diet enough to add in enough Omega 3 fats and vitamins and minerals from the fruit, vegetables, legumes, and raw nuts and seeds you consume. If you think that this might be a distinct possibility, then consider taking a vegetarian multi-vitamin — you can find a number of different brands in a health food store.
If you feel better taking Vitamin B12 supplements, do it.