My Dr. says I need more iron!

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  • Avengertk
    Avengertk Posts: 102
    sorry hun I feel for ya but am on the iron tablets 120mg twice a day starting to feel a bit better but slow progress.... my iron count is 8.2 currently.

    wish there was another way xx tried the green leafy foods, vit c , no tea etc etc lots of useful advice but no good iron pills the way forward if you want to feel bettter.
  • jenbusick
    jenbusick Posts: 528 Member
    I see several people have suggested cast iron cookware. Love my cast iron!

    Also, if you buy REAL maple syrup (not the pancake syrups that are artificially-flavored corn syrup), it is high in iron. So what you need is BREAKFAST! Steak cooked in an iron skillet, pancakes with real maple syrup, and a big ol' glass of orange juice! That's the ticket!

    You know, I think I'm gonna try to get more iron in my diet... BREAKFAST HERE I COME!! :tongue:
  • ShaSimone
    ShaSimone Posts: 270 Member
    As a southern gal my suggestion would be fried chicken livers.
  • dimoul
    dimoul Posts: 137 Member
    Hershey's special dark cocoa powder -- I use it to make sugar free hot chocolate at work. Each Tbsp has 10% USRDA of iron. Don't use regular, which only has 2%.



    Nutrition Information

    Kosher Status: OU
    Serving Size: 1 tbsp. (5.00 g)
    Total Calories 10
    Calories from Fat 5
    Amount Per Serving %DV *
    Total Fat .5 g 1%
    Sodium 65 mg 3%
    Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 2 g 8%
    Sugar Alcohols 0%
    Protein 1 g
    Vitamin C 0%
    Calcium 0%
    Iron 10%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
    Calories: 2,000 2,500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

    Hershey's goal is to keep each product's nutrition information up-to-date and accurate but please consult the label on the product's packaging before using. If you notice that something is different on a product's label than appears on our website, please call us for more information at (800) 468-1714.
  • MinaAriel
    MinaAriel Posts: 138 Member
    I found that taking prenatals with iron were better on my stomach than just a regular iron pill. I take it with a whole glass of water every time. Be careful not to take with milk as calcium can affect the absorption of iron. As for defeating constipation, extra water and water-filled foods like melons, citrus, and the like. Also, I use flax seed in yogurt, smoothies, and sauces to boost my fiber.
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    As a guy that loves steak, IF I had to have a problem, this would be ideal.
  • momof2winsplus
    momof2winsplus Posts: 137 Member
    I was severely anemic and put on Slow FE. I was supposed to take 2 a day - it caused the worst abdominal pain in my life! When I moved to one a day, I have not had any problems. I also do make sure to still eat lean red meat during TOM.
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    I had anemia for a period of time. I took a very potent Iron supplement for a while. Liver is a good dietary source, but I can't stand the smell.

    You normally take special supplements only for a limited time.
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    I see several people have suggested cast iron cookware. Love my cast iron!

    Also, if you buy REAL maple syrup (not the pancake syrups that are artificially-flavored corn syrup), it is high in iron. So what you need is BREAKFAST! Steak cooked in an iron skillet, pancakes with real maple syrup, and a big ol' glass of orange juice! That's the ticket!

    You know, I think I'm gonna try to get more iron in my diet... BREAKFAST HERE I COME!! :tongue:

    You're right that maple syrup has minerals, but it also has a lot of calories, so watch out.
  • RetroGlitzDiva
    RetroGlitzDiva Posts: 109 Member
    Do you like popcorn and a movie! Thats how I get my IRON and I actually crave it because its so yummy!

    Recipe for Brewers Yeast Popcorn

    1 large bowl of air popped popcorn (White is tastier than yellow corn)
    Drizzle warm olive oil over the popcorn to your desired amount (I like 3 Tbl regular with a Tbl of Garlic Olive Oil)
    Add seasoning salt to taste (My favorite is Spike because its got less sodium and more flavor with no MSG)
    Add 2 Tbl of good brewer's yeast (Also called Nutritional Yeast)

    The trick to this is doing it in the right order, otherwise the yeast wont stick to the popcorn.

    Make sure to get your yeast from a store like Whole Foods in the bulk section and not at super supplements in a can because the canned stuff has no flavor.

    You can put it on anything that you would put butter on; Rice, Bread, ect.

    Good Luck!!
  • brookie50
    brookie50 Posts: 2
    Organic black strap molasses.. google it!
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Even the amount of iron in "women's" multis makes me throw up. Oral iron supplements were out of the question, as they wouldn't stay down.
    sorry hun I feel for ya but am on the iron tablets 120mg twice a day starting to feel a bit better but slow progress.... my iron count is 8.2 currently.

    wish there was another way xx tried the green leafy foods, vit c , no tea etc etc lots of useful advice but no good iron pills the way forward if you want to feel bettter.
  • jenbusick
    jenbusick Posts: 528 Member
    I see several people have suggested cast iron cookware. Love my cast iron!

    Also, if you buy REAL maple syrup (not the pancake syrups that are artificially-flavored corn syrup), it is high in iron. So what you need is BREAKFAST! Steak cooked in an iron skillet, pancakes with real maple syrup, and a big ol' glass of orange juice! That's the ticket!

    You know, I think I'm gonna try to get more iron in my diet... BREAKFAST HERE I COME!! :tongue:

    You're right that maple syrup has minerals, but it also has a lot of calories, so watch out.

    I know. All the best foods are SO BAD!!! :sad:

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