The Importance of Iron in a
Woman's Diet
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| Women's - Health - and - Weight - Loss - #2 |
One of the biggest drawbacks of traditional commercial diets is iron
deficiency, which is documented in strict and often overly restrictive dietary
guidelines. To lose weight, many women are tricked into participating
in weight-loss programs that deprive them of many of the nutrients they need.
Iron is one of the most important elements
Victims of such diets and weight loss plans
The situation is further complicated, especially for women, since iron
is regularly lost from the body during menstruation. Therefore, eating a
low-calorie, low-iron diet to lose weight only worsens the problem.
Women are generally advised to supplement their diet with iron
supplements, such as the Vitality Her
.Multivitamins are offered by the health company Melaleuca
This is especially important during periods of intense
exercise or training, which is a typical aspect of any weight loss program or
overall weight loss effort, even if no specific program is used.
However, women with iron deficiency (but not anemia) should be careful
when taking excessive iron supplements. There is a disease known as
"hemosiderosis" that occurs when large deposits of iron form in the
liver, causing an imbalance in the proper metabolism of iron itself. Avoiding
long-term, high doses can eliminate the risk of this particular disease.
Here are some recommendations from the American Council on Exercise
(ACE) to help ensure you're getting enough iron in your daily diet, whether
you're on a weight loss program or not.
Eat foods rich in vitamin C at every meal. Vitamin C helps absorb iron.
(Example: salsa, chili, orange) Include dark meat chicken, or turkey in your training meals. Both are
rich in iron.
Plant-based proteins, such as pea soup or chili beans with lean meat,
can help you properly absorb the iron they contain.
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