How Do You Avoid Iron Depleting Foods?
Everyone knows that we need an iron-rich diet because iron is an important element to our health. However, not all of understand how important iron is during the various stages of our lives. Since iron content varies according to age, sex, and diet, as well as our current health status, it is important to know how much iron we need as well as ways to make certain that we reach our iron needs. One obvious way of helping make certain that we have sufficient iron is to eat foods that are rich in iron. Another way is to avoid food items and other sources that help to deplete our iron reserves. But which foods do we need to avoid and how do we go about achieving that goal? Identify those foods that actually deplete or inhibit iron intake. These include foods and drinks high in caffeine like soft drinks and certain types of chocolate. It also includes foods and drinks containing phosphates, which are found in many soft drinks, fizzy lemonades, certain types of candy and ice cream, some condi
