The best source of iron is found in animal foods, as not only do they usually contain more iron, but our bodies can absorb it better than the iron from plant foods. The recommended daily intake of iron for women between the ages of 19 to 50 is 18 milligrams a day. 12 oysters, 7mg iron.
A vintner is a wine merchant. In some modern use, particularly in American English, the term is also used as a synonym for winemaker. The term started to be used in Middle English, when it superseded the earlier term vinter.
For the Los Angeles-based band, see Malbec (band). Malbec (pronounced: [mal.bÉk]) is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robust tannins, and are known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine. The French plantations of Malbec are now found primarily in Cahors in South West France.