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Iron and Women’s Nutrition

| July 29, 2014 Comment

Iron and Women’s Nutrition – Find out why it’s important for women to take in about 18 milligrams of iron each day. Watch this video to learn about the link between iron and women’s nutrition.

Expert: Amy Hendel, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families”

Transcript

The blood that women lose during menstruation each month often leads to iron deficiency.

Studies show that women with low iron have to use more effort to do the same amount of physical work than women who are not iron deficient. So, they end up feeling exhausted and unable to perform their best.

For women under 50, the recommended daily amount of iron is 18 milligrams. Lean meat, low-mercury fish and skinless poultry are the most obvious sources of iron, but spinach, chard, beans, lentils and oatmeal are great alternatives for vegetarians.

For the over-achievers out there, up the amount of iron your body absorbs by combining it with vitamin C. It’s as simple as drinking a glass of OJ with your oatmeal in the morning or adding a side of broccoli to your dinner.

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