Need more iron?!
how do i get more iron as a vegetarian!?
i want to donate blood, im afraid that i wont have enough iron!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
i want to donate blood, im afraid that i wont have enough iron!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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A nutritionist at University told me that the most effective way to boost iron intake is to take a good quality supplement!.
According to 'Nutrition For Dummies' [2006], the iron that is added to breakfast cereals is easier for the body to absorb than from other vegetarian sources!.
I personally get my iron from fortified breakfast cereals and wholegrains!.
Best wishes!.
[edit] If you live in the UK, a blood test should be free on the National Health Service (NHS)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
According to 'Nutrition For Dummies' [2006], the iron that is added to breakfast cereals is easier for the body to absorb than from other vegetarian sources!.
I personally get my iron from fortified breakfast cereals and wholegrains!.
Best wishes!.
[edit] If you live in the UK, a blood test should be free on the National Health Service (NHS)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Dark leafy green vegetables are high in iron!. Be sure to also eat vitamin C when you eat iron-rich foods to facilitate absorption!. Blueberries are an excellent source as well, as they contain both iron and vitamin C!.
On the day you donate blood, you'll be screened for anemia with a fingerprick blood test!. Don't worry - you won't be permitted to make a donation if you're anemic!.
I'd also like to tell you that it's great of you to donate blood!
Best of luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
On the day you donate blood, you'll be screened for anemia with a fingerprick blood test!. Don't worry - you won't be permitted to make a donation if you're anemic!.
I'd also like to tell you that it's great of you to donate blood!
Best of luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Green Leafy veggies are not that great source of iron, it's not in a form that permits easy absorption (but still eat it, it has nutrients and fiber), but NOT for iron
Exercise (when I began to exercise, my blood donations got way easier to deal with)
Beans are a wonderful source of iron
Supplements are good, take them about 2-3 weeks before you donate!.!.!.trust me, the finger prick is the worst part of blood donation, and you'd hate to do it twice
Blood test done on the day, but I've notice that whether or not I'm allowed to donate depends on the test!. When it was a matter of sink/float, I was able to donate, but when they analyzed w/ a machine the amount of iron in my blood, I wasn't allowed!.
Thanks for donating blood! also, make sure that the place you're donating have veg friendly sugar replacers!. When I donated through my university, they gave us cookies, which I couldn't eat, but at the red cross, they had other stuff that I could eat!.!.!.so plan ahead
ETA: if you fail, they'll give you a sheet of iron rich foods, so if you want to know, you can get the sheet from then in advanceWww@FoodAQ@Com
Exercise (when I began to exercise, my blood donations got way easier to deal with)
Beans are a wonderful source of iron
Supplements are good, take them about 2-3 weeks before you donate!.!.!.trust me, the finger prick is the worst part of blood donation, and you'd hate to do it twice
Blood test done on the day, but I've notice that whether or not I'm allowed to donate depends on the test!. When it was a matter of sink/float, I was able to donate, but when they analyzed w/ a machine the amount of iron in my blood, I wasn't allowed!.
Thanks for donating blood! also, make sure that the place you're donating have veg friendly sugar replacers!. When I donated through my university, they gave us cookies, which I couldn't eat, but at the red cross, they had other stuff that I could eat!.!.!.so plan ahead
ETA: if you fail, they'll give you a sheet of iron rich foods, so if you want to know, you can get the sheet from then in advanceWww@FoodAQ@Com
Dark leafy greens are a good source of iron: spinach!. collard greens, kale and even romaine has a decent amount!.
Cashews, almonds, and raisins are good snack foods that will help your iron levels!.
I am a vegan and I donate on a regular basis!. They normally have to spin my blood (I know, TMI), but I usually make it w/o having to take the iron pills!. Just make sure that you eat TONS of the above foods for a week prior to your donation!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Cashews, almonds, and raisins are good snack foods that will help your iron levels!.
I am a vegan and I donate on a regular basis!. They normally have to spin my blood (I know, TMI), but I usually make it w/o having to take the iron pills!. Just make sure that you eat TONS of the above foods for a week prior to your donation!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can enrich the iron in your diet with dark leafy greens, such as spinach or broccoli!. In addition, eat lots of beans and lentils!. Tofu has lots of iron too!
If you think your iron levels are too low, get a simple blood test from your doctor!. While you're there you can get advice on donating blood!.
Then just make sure you eat and drink enough the day of and you'll be fine :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you think your iron levels are too low, get a simple blood test from your doctor!. While you're there you can get advice on donating blood!.
Then just make sure you eat and drink enough the day of and you'll be fine :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
my iron is very low so my doctor suggested an iron supplement, also my doc suggested peanut butter and beans!.!.try a meatless chili, or a bean burrito/chimichungas are delish!!i eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat bread!.!.!.good 4 u or i like celery and peanut butter!.!.Try this it will give you more Emery by bringing you iron up!.!.If your iron is low take a double dose of iron every day, my doctor said this will be fine!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm a vegetarian and I donate blood!. When you donate blood they test it for iron content and tell you if your low!. I've never been low!. People, both meat eaters and veggies, have problems with iron deficiency because they aren't eating a ballanced diet, or they are eating to much junk food!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
One of the easiest ways to ensure proper iron intake and absorption is to start the day with a bowl of instant oatmeal and a glass of orange juice!.
For my son, I used to heat up applesauce in a cast iron skillet, then refrigerate it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
For my son, I used to heat up applesauce in a cast iron skillet, then refrigerate it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Cook in a cast iron skilletWww@FoodAQ@Com
you should have a blood test first to make sure
eating all dark green veggies ,beans,oatmeal,malasses
and many others have iron in itWww@FoodAQ@Com
eating all dark green veggies ,beans,oatmeal,malasses
and many others have iron in itWww@FoodAQ@Com
Red kidney beans, eggs,cheese,
chick peas,spinach,tofu,baked beans!.
Just ask your doctor for a blood test!. It should'nt be too expensive!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
chick peas,spinach,tofu,baked beans!.
Just ask your doctor for a blood test!. It should'nt be too expensive!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
black strap molasses, raisins, or there are veggie friendly iron supplements like floradix
When you donate blood they screen your iron levels first, for free!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
When you donate blood they screen your iron levels first, for free!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You need to eat fresh,green leafy vegetables to provide iron!.Www@FoodAQ@Com