Last night I did do some minimal strength training while watching Project Runway. I have 5-lb hand weights, so I was doing bicep curls, some lunges and other very arm-focused exercises. Bad news though, apparently this was not the best idea. I got nauseous while doing it. It wasn't even anything intense--it's 5 pounds!
So the conclusion is that there's definitely something going on that I don't know about. Chelsea brought up a good point, that low iron levels make you really tired, and apparently it's common in vegetarians. Is that the same as hemoglobin? I gave blood two weeks ago and my hemoglobin was 13.5. The nurses at the blood center said that was high for girls, but maybe that's not the same as iron?
I should probably go get myself checked out. Or put on my big girl pants and deal with it, either one.
In other, better news, dinner was amazing. Remember that recipe I wanted to try in Edible TC? Well. It's delicious, even when you change 50% of the ingredients.
Minnesota Vegan Potato Salad
1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
5-7 blue potatoes
2 green onions, chopped
7-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 block tofu, baked
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
oregano, to taste
salt
pepper
Boil blue potatoes until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and chop into bite-sized peices. Combine potatoes with green pepper, cucumber, onions, tomatoes and tofu. In a separate bowl, combine oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss the veggies with the dressing. Serve room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!
This recipe is called the 'Minnesota' Vegan Potato Recipe because the blue potatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onions and tomato all came from my CSA. Eat local!
I love blue potatoes.
Questions
- Have you ever had blue potatoes? What do you think?
- Do you make an effort to eat local? August is Eat Local month, you know.
- Are you watching Project Runway? What do you think of the season so far?
Blue potatoes are so pretty! Never had them though. Definitely check your iron or just get a physical. I found out that I have low B and D so now I take vitamins.
ReplyDeleteHemoglobin is the same thing as your iron level. When I gave blood they said I had a good hemoglobin level for girls but I still passed out. Lol.
ReplyDeleteChin up, Basil! We've ALL had days/weeks/months where we just feel blah. Your dinner looks lovely, though. I've never had blue potatoes but I'm kind of intrigued! Mayhaps I will find some at the farmer's market tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI always see blue potatoes at my farmer's market but I've never tried them! I think their colour just throws me off a little. :P
ReplyDeleteHemoglobin is what carries the iron in your blood, so I think your Hgb levels are the same as iron levels. It wouldn't hurt to get other vitamin/mineral levels checked though!
i've never seen blue poaters before! but they make that dish look ultra appetizing!
ReplyDeletei have been watching PR this season! i've liked it so far but don't really think it needs to be an extra half hour hahaha but i think the designers are realllly good!
oh girly! get checked out! I take a multi every day that has all of my iron and vitamin D and B12 in it. If you aren't taking one, as a veg...I recommend it (but to each their own). Just make sure you take it before bed (the iron makes some people feel sick). Great potato salad. I love blue/purple potatoes! SO good. I am not watching project runway...I used to love that show too!
ReplyDeleteWhat are blue potatoes? I've never heard of them or had any, they sound interesting!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon! Iron and B12 deficiencies can all lead to exhaustion! Take it easy! You've got so much on your plate! I wanted to ask, how did you get into PR? Did you go to Business school etc? Sorry if you have already been asked this- I just found your lovely blog!
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Sorry you've been feeling so tired and not yourself. If it's not your iron, it could definitely be related to low levels of Vitamin B...another thing that's common in vegetarians. Plus, if you've been really stressed with work/life, that can also completely throw you off. I actually was going through something pretty similar since I had a lot of transition/stress and was feeling exhausted and just "off." So I went out and got Iron and a B complex vitamin and have been taking them daily -- honestly, it's made a HUGE difference. Obviously I can't say for sure that it could help you, but it's worth looking into...and definitely worth getting checked out. Hope things get better soon!!
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