Vitamin C increases absorption of both iron and calcium, so take your supplement with a Vitamin C source (citrus fruits or juices, other juices with added Vitamin C, or a Vitamin C supplement).

As for iron-deficiency, it is common with veganism because iron is not very well-absorbed from plant foods. Try eating 6 small meals per day if you donРІР‚в„ўt like eating large amounts at once. Studies show that amenorrhea is usually a result of inadequate calories, despite activity level, so you should be able to take care of this problem without decreasing your exercise- just increase your calories as suggested. Amenorrhea is a very serious problem having a regular menstrual cycle is very important to maintain your bone density, especially for a young woman as you will still be building bone until about age 30. Definitely agree with the previous comments and just wanted to add. I know you arenРІР‚в„ўt a certified nutritionist, but being a fellow runner and vegan, do you have any advice? Thank you so much for your time (and sorry this was so long!)Р”Р„ndie, IРІР‚в„ўm a fan of this site and also a Registered Dietitian.

My mom is also trying to get me to eat more eggs and dairy products, and of course I donРІР‚в„ўt want to do that because I love animals. But, I feel perfectly healthy, and when i do stuff my face, I feel sick, sluggish, and unhealthy. The doctor told me that I should try to get my weight up. The other slight problem is that I donРІР‚в„ўt get my period anymore. (IРІР‚в„ўm 15.) I run a lot (IРІР‚в„ўm on the cross country team at my school) and I love both running and veganism! I make sure to get all my necessary nutrients (B12, calcium, protein, etc.) However, at my recent checkup, the doctor told me I was deficient in iron, so now I have to take a supplement, so it shouldnРІР‚в„ўt be a problem. Hi Katie! First off, this looks super yummy! (But of course, your recipes always do!) This comment doesnРІР‚в„ўt really have anything to do with this particular post thoughРІР‚В¦ItРІР‚в„ўs a little bit personal so if you donРІР‚в„ўt have much time to answer/donРІР‚в„ўt like that sort of thing, I wonРІР‚в„ўt be offended! IРІР‚в„ўve been a huge fan of your blog for a while, and I became a vegan last spring. If you freeze for more than a day, youРІР‚в„ўll probably end up with a frozen block, so just be sure to thaw the frozen yogurt for 15-20 minutes prior to serving. Homemade ice cream or frozen yogurt is best served the day itРІР‚в„ўs made, but it still tastes delicious for up to a month in the freezer (in an airtight plastic container). If the base is even the slightest bit unfrozen, you will only end up with slushy ice cream. If you have a basic Cuisinart ice cream maker like I do, make sure it has been frozen for at leastР’В 24 hours prior to using and is solid like a frozen brick. YouРІР‚в„ўll probably want to double the sweetener for popsicles. Option 3: Forgo the ice cream and pour the liquid mixture into popsicle molds (or paper cups) instead. Yes, this takes a while, and it will also never yield as creamy of a result, but itРІР‚в„ўs still delicious.

Around every 30 minutes (for up to 3 hours), stir the slush. Option 2: Freeze the mixture in a shallow container. Option 1: Freeze the yogurt mixture in an ice cube tray, then blend in a Vitamix or Blendtec until smooth and creamy.

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