QuestionHi there! I need some advice about what I could do to be healthier/more energized, maybe what special vitamins/minerals I should take daily (i try to take a multivitamin but sometimes i forget). I have been getting sick more often lately although i am the kind of person who rarely gets sick. I know its because i dont sleep nearly as much as i used to since I have a new job now.
Another big problem I have is that I never had much of an appetite...I actually DONT even like food much..if i could survive without eating i wouldnt mind (as long as i could have some chocolate, cheese, pasta every once in a while!)
So i eat very little and i dont include much fruits and veggies in my diet as i dont like them much and feel i dont have time to prepare/buy them. i tend to eat cheese sandwiches more than anything else and noodles or pasta once in a while. sometimes I order eggs and orange juice to my work for breakfast but not everyday. (im a vegetarian by the way so NO beef/chicken/fish)
I know im a difficult case but do u have any suggestions somehow? i used to have mild anemia but i think im better now as the last time i checked i didnt have it...i didnt have anything wrong with me except i almost had high cholosterol! (which runs in the family..i dont have it yet though but bordering almost) Im a 24 year old female who looks pale with circles under my eyes but other than that i dont have anything serious....yet! please HELP!
AnswerDear Nada,
You seem to know yourself what's wrong with your diet. Yes, fruit and vegetables are essential for your health and the good news is, they don't take any longer to buy them than your sandwich items. There are also quite a few ways to have them without cooking or cooking them for as little time as you cook the noodles. Example: salads, roasted bell peppers and zucchini, boiled cauliflower, sauteed cabbage etc.
For you anemia problem, if you don't eat meats, try pomegranate, apricots (fresh or dried), buckwheat, or iron supplements.
To support the immune system, have your yogurt - at least a cup a day! Research showed that this amount is minimal to decrease colds and flu incidence.
To normalize cholesterol numbers, not only exclude saturated fats but also cut down on refined carbohydrates: if you must have a sandwich, take whole grain or crisp bread.
Last not least, to improve yo ur appetite, exercise! No time? Set your priorities right. As the saying goes, if you cant find time for your health, get ready to find time for diseases.
Tanya Zilberter, PhD
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