Articles tagged with iron
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What You Need To Know About Iron
Do your kids get tired? Are they unable to concentrate or having frequent headaches? They could be needing more iron-rich foods. Letter-I week continues with how to get more Iron in children’s diet. Children ages 4-8 years old need 10mg of iron per day. Some of our favourite iron sources include: Spinach -with 6.4 mg per 1 cup Lentils -have [...]
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9 Ways to Eat Healthily on a Budget
By now, most of us know what we should be eating—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and fish, among other foods. But anyone heading off to the supermarket with a shopping list of the best recommendations for a healthy diet is in for a bit of sticker shock. Over a two-year period, [...]
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Improving the digestibility of beans
Beans and other legumes are essential to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. They provide healthy amounts of plant-based protein, fiber, and iron. That being said, though, many people avoid them for fear of the gas and bloating that they can cause. Here are five ways to help improve their digestibility and minimize the gas factor: Soak dry [...]
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18 ways to add more iron to your diet
Pumpkin Seeds Dispelling a myth: Vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike are often looking for ways to increase their iron levels. Many pregnant women (maybe as many as 85%) struggle with low iron or anemia, as well. I have heard it said that it is hard to get enough iron when eating a vegetarian diet because the plant [...]
