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I think for whatever people decide to live a vegan/plant based life or diet rich in meat or somewhere in between, there will always be debates on what is right, what is wrong, what we should or shouldn't be doing. When it effects the health of individuals that's when things need to be looked into a bit more, some people…

It is true! My mum who eats meat has iron and b12 deficiencies and gets tested regularly and b12 shots every month and has numerous test to see why she is deficient but like you said go and say you're vegan that's it it's your diet and just test the basic or not at all, just pop an iron pill and you'll be right. It's so…

Protein was 81.5 out of 107.1g, 76% not great but not to bad I don't think I'm not sure?

Originally way back when I first became vegan and I subtle little things happen I put it down to stress, getting older, children, just life, I didn't even think of it until I had my blood checked and that's when the b12 and iron deficiencies was raised which was a shock. I was a long time vegetarian before so didn't think…

I only downloaded the app yesterday and inserted my food and vitamin c was 424% so I'd say a good amount. I just wanted to get the ball rolling as it is going to take a good few weeks for the GP to refer me to have the blood test and then they possibly could say no to me having a test. I am just going by my previous…

I would absolutely love to have my own chickens but for different reasons than to eat thier eggs, I'd probably sell the eggs and play with the chickens, they would be great fun to have around, they are so intelligent. Unfortunately where I live I wouldn't be allowed to own them.

No any diet, any food. I was the same, I was mortified when I got my bold patches but I had realised there where braver people that me who had lost their hair whilst having chemo or other condition that made them lose hair so that made me less vain about it and to just try my best to control it, which is what happened when…

Oh I know exactly what you mean, I have had appointments with rd's in the past and it has been awful, I was made to feel like I was doing something wrong especially when I wasn't a "skinny" vegan and it was assumed I just ate all the processed, high fat vegan foods, its just ignorant. I don't know my loss of hair could be…

Oh I think it is a great little app, it has been an education. I have used multivitamins before but I found that the one I used didn't have half the amount of "supplement" as if I was to have brought them separately, I that makes sense, so I have just bought them individually.

Oh that is interesting, I will invest in one of those. Thank you, that is so kind, hopefully if the GP allows me to have a blood test things might seem clearer. I hope your dd is not experiencing any of the issues I have been having but I have to say after a bit of searching this morning I have come across a great little…

Hi there. Thank you for your suggestions I am open to anything!! Can I ask why a cast iron pan? If there is a reason I should probably know but I don't I'm afraid. Eggs, well I just don't think I can. I don't know if I have to, I have to but I wouldn't by choice.

Thank you!! 😊 I also cook my own meals, my son who I 5 helps me and even though he isn't vegan he actually prefers my food because it looks and tastes so go, bless him. I installing the app as I am typing this so I will forward to looking at that, thank you!. Vegan cheetos, I can't say I see them much in the UK, but I can…

This photo was taken may to show my hairdresser how bad it was. Like I have previously said although I haven't been 100% vegan for a long time until the last 4-5 months again. Over the last few years I have been 90%+ vegan, hardly any dairy, never any meat, fish would be canned tuna and maybe prawns once every say month or…

Ah yes, I didn't think to have more, doh!! I will, I generally have it in blended frozen fruit. I also have some protein bars,15g protein and liquid iron coming today so hopefully those will help. I am so grateful for all the advise and recommendations, thank you x

Thank you for that, I will definitely have a sneaky peek at your diary 😀 I have such fine hair anyway, lots of it apparently but fine all the same. I went to my hairdresser about 3/4 weeks ago and she was shocked at how it had broken off and fallen out. Underneath was terrible, it looked like someone had lifted my hair…

Yes tracking is definitely the way forward!! I am sure it will be a massive eye opener. My poor husband has been doing the food shopping with covid being around and now my youngest is self isolating as he was in class with a child who tested positive so I have been house bound looking after him, so my husband hasn't got a…

I have booked in for a telephone appointment with the Dr to discuss this but that's not for another 2 weeks so I will have to wait until then for what happens then. I am definitely starting to track, I think will be the most helpful tool, until I have blood taken, thats if the Dr advises it. Again the GP would have to…

I really do appreciate your advice and I will try anything! Nothing ever seems simple does it haha. I know in my heart I am doing what is right for me it just needs tweaking and I will get it sorted or as much as I can and its a good way to experiment and add even more delicious food in my life, every cloud....😀

Hi there. Thank you for replying. I live in the UK and we have to go through our GP for them to request a blood sample from the nurse and I think they can request certain tests of blood to be carried out rather than an over all blood screen if that makes sense, I'm not 100% but going on previous blood tests they have only…

[b[/b]Thank you for your advice, I am so grateful to all of the advice I have been given. As I previously mentioned a few years ago I had numerous iron infusions as well as taking 3 iron tablets a day and it was put down to my cycles so I had a sterilisation and oblation and I was tested after and was told my iron levels…

You literally sound like me! I have also been been very stressed lately and pre-menopausal, I have blamed those things for my hair and other issues but I have to face facts it happened before and can't keep my head in the sand. It is a case of compassion v's health. Thank you I appreciate your message and not that I am…

Hi there, thank you for replying, I appreciate any advice. To be honest I have no idea how much protein I consume, I have protein powder added to my "fruit soup" just blended frozen fruit but on top of that I couldn't say, a good idea to track it I suppose. Adding eggs and fish was what I did years ago but kind of…

Thank you again for your advice, I welcome any!! I have nutritional yeast a lot, its one of my favourite things especially with pasta.

I always used to have floradix years ago but stopped when I was prescribed iron tablets and had the iron infusions, I must admit I totally forgot all about it so thank you for reminding me, I will definitely be buying some!

Thank you for that I will definitely have a look!! I do prefer to get what I need from food rather than supplements but I understand that "top up's" are needed which I do and have had, I just don't want to keep popping these things and it's the financial side of it too, it can be costly especially with a family and we all…

This was just yesterday I got from running down my body. My hair isn't as long as my profile pic anymore it's shoulder length just to give an idea how much hair I have lost.

Thank you for replying. When I had these problems years ago I had numerous blood tests on a regular basis that's how could see my b12 and iron deficiency. I haven't had any done this time as I pretty much know me and I know the signs already as it was pretty bad last time, also with covid I don't think the GP would see me…

I went on a first date where I was so nervous that I had a little Dutch courage. Oh he was so handsome and that made me feel even more nervous especially after coming from a 16 year old relationship/ marriage and in the process of divorcing. "Let's go to the horses" he said, "oh I never have been before" I replied. Off we…

Yes...... I stopped drinking alcohol, t-total. Crazy but healthier. I lost a stone (14lb), I have been more mindful what I eat and drink. Unheard of but again healthier. I have realised I do actually like my partner, we have been more happy living out of each others pockets than when we spent time apart due to work.…

Very strong black with a tot of cold water so I don't have to wait until it has cooled to gulp it down.