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Unfortunately, being gluten-intolerant restricts my options - no bran flakes for me...
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@workerbee2011: I guess I'm taking this blunt instrument too literally ;) Does this mean I can disregard the scores from fruit and keep having a little bit of chocolate? @aroz25: Indeed, iron tablets are always an option. I'm taking them at the moment, but when I run out and have fully revamped my diet and shopping list,…
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@Workorbee: Yes, just worked this out myself, just came back to say so :) Not sure what the differences are about though, but it may be for the same reason that supplements often don't give you 100% of the RDA. @cahoughton: Thanks for the warning - though I think personally I have the reverse problem (sluggish absorption,…
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With a bit of planning it's remarkably easy to get enough iron from plant foods. Spirulina is another easy if slightly nauseating "cheat", but more palatable ones include spinach, flaxseed, leeks, mushrooms, tofu, courgette, dried peaches, nuts, lentils, chickpeas and many more. I too am curious about where they get this…
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Google "vegan iron", and you will find lists of vegan foods high in iron. What I want to know is what that 100 figure is - the recommended amount according to most websites is 14ish up to a maximum of 33mg. Still, my blood iron has been know to be low so I will aim for that mysterious 100 for now, and it is remarkably easy…
