Cooking in Cast Iron Pots and Pans
This is a fairly simple way to get some iron in your diet: use iron pots and pans for cooking... also noticed that it is better to cook on low heat for a longer time because that also helps absorption
Iron Sources for Vegetarians
A common concern of vegetarians is getting enough iron. Here are some plant-based sources to up your iron intake:
Tofu (1/2 cup) - 7mg
Iron-fortified cereals (1 oz) - 4-8mg
Cream of wheat (1/2 cup
Low Carb vs. Ketogenic (Very Low Carb) diets
Ketogenic diets are diets that are very low in carbs. With this type of diet you ingest no more than 20 grams or 5% of daily calories in carbs. Atkins is a classic example of a ketogenic diet. Low
Whole grains: High in nutrition and fiber, yet low in fat
of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates, various vitamins and minerals and are naturally low... of the seed, the bran is a rich source of niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc
Scientific Studies Show Mediterreanean Diet is Better than Low-Fa
elusive. A moderate-fat, Mediterranean-style diet, controlled in energy, offers an alternative to a low... loss.
--A randomized controlled trial of a moderate-fat, low-energy diet compared with a low-fat, low
Truth about Fat-free or Low-fat foods.
Be careful when going heavy on low fat of fat-free foods, because they are ?not so innocent.? Here are some interesting revelations I found about low-fat foods.
Foods that claim to be fat free
