The risk of iron-deficiency anemia is highest for women who: 1  Are pregnant. Iron-deficiency anemia affects one in six pregnant women.1 You need more iron during pregnancy to support your unborn babyâs development. 2  Have heavy menstrual periods.
Letâs sum up what weâve learned in this chapterâ¦. 1  Choose fats found in fish, nuts, and vegetables. 2  Know your limits on fats, salt, and sugars. 3  Use the Nutrition Facts label on foods.  Choose and prepare foods and beverages with little salt (sodium) and/or added sugars (caloric sweeteners).
1. Get properly motivated. Because it takes work and motivation to get sugar out of your life, I recommend that you watch the 60 Minutes interview (linked at top), read Dr. Joseph Mercola's thoughts on this topic (Mercola is an osteopathic physician), or read a book such as Suicide by Sugar by Dr. Nancy Appleton.Repeat as necessary. 2. 12-ounce can contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar. If you can drop the soft drinks, you will instantly reduce your sugar habit significantly. Another obvious food item to eliminate is candy. (And donât go for the âsugar-freeâ options, unless it is stevia sweetened, as these sweeteners are toxic in other ways.).