5 reasons why you are Always Feeling Cold Every Time

5 reasons why you are Always Feeling Cold Every Time Constantly reaching for a sweater? Experts share what might be behind your shivers. 1-You have low iron If you’re constantly wondering ‘Why am I always cold?’ iron-deficiency anemia might be to blame. Red blood cells need iron to carry oxygen into the blood, and low levels of iron could hurt your circulation, says registered dietitian nutritionist Alyssa Tucci, MS, of Compass Nutrition. “Coldness in extremities—hands and feet—is most pronounced, because the body is smart, so it diverts blood to vital organs like the heart and brain first,” she says. Meat is the most common dietary source of iron. Leafy greens and legumes are good sources, but pair them with a vitamin C-rich food like red pepper for maximum absorption, she says; it’s harder to absorb iron from plants. Click the next page below to continue reading; 2-You need more vitamin B12 “People might assume they’re not getting enough iron when it’s really a B12 issue,” says certified holistic nutrition coach Andrea Moss, founder of Moss Wellness. Vitamin B12 anemia can cause coldness, numbness, and low energy, she says. Like iron, most B12-rich foods are animal products, so vegetarians might have a tough time getting enough. Vitamin B12 is found in eggs, yogurt, and cheese. Vegans can sprinkle nutritional yeast—a cheesy-tasting powder—on popcorn or baked potatoes. Click the next page below to continue reading; 3-You have poor circulation If your extremities are cold but can’t be linked to a chronic condition, you might just have naturally poor circulation and feel always cold. Moss recommends exercising regularly and trying acupuncture to bring feeling back to your hands and feet. Click the next page below to continue reading; 4-You have low body weight Being underweight could mean you’re always cold for two reasons, Tucci says. Fat works as an insulator, so having less fat might mean you can’t hold heat well. Plus, cutting calories can slow your metabolism, giving your body less energy to heat itself. “Your body is smart and doesn’t want to use energy if it’s worried that energy is scarce,” Tucci says. If you’re trying to gain weight, Tucci recommends stocking up on calorie-dense foods with good fats, such as nut butter, full-fat Greek yogurt, and dried fruit. Click the next page below to continue reading; 5-You’re dehydrated When your body doesn’t have enough water, it can’t circulate blood as effectively, Tucci says. Water also holds heat, meaning dehydration could leave your body without H2O’s temperature-retaining benefits. To keep yourself hydrated, aim to drink half your weight in ounces of water, she recommends. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, try and sip 75 ounces throughout the day. 5 reasons why you are Always Feeling Cold Every Time

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