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).
Which Vegetables to Try. The vegetables I recommend adding into your diet most to reduce sugar cravings are carrots, parsnips, beets, butternut squash, acorn squash, sweet potatoes, and onions. Most of these are classified as ârootâ vegetables because they grow underground, which allows them to absorb a high level of nutrients from the soil.