Promotes cellular respiration and forming of red blood cells
A lack of iron can cause deficient red blood cells and results in anemia which then causes fatigue. Iron can oxidize cholesterol.
Found in:
Arugula, Asparagus, Black Beans, Butter Beans, Cannellini Beans, Chickpeas, Dandelion Greens, Fiddleheads & Navy Beans
- cooked egg whites contain a good amount of iron
Spinach is an excellent source but raw spinach contains oxalic acid which inhibits mineral absorption; cooking increases mineral bioavailability
- eat raw spinach with Vit. C rich fruits and veggies, fish, meat or poultry to enhance mineral absorption
- take iron supplements with orange juice as Vit C helps the body absorb the iron
- take with food in any form but don’t take at the same time as calcium supplements