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Thanks! I've got molasses and the iron skillet. Not sure about cooking liver though :( I'll have to call my grandma for instructions! I've already got the vitamin c covered. We'll see what happens...
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From: laurie m <tigandroosmomma@...>
To: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 9:38:13 PM
Subject: Re: [lllofcoastalcarolina] iron
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From: laurie m <tigandroosmomma@...>
To: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 9:38:13 PM
Subject: Re: [lllofcoastalcarolina] iron
having a recent illness does make a difference.
things you can do to increase iron absorption are feeing vitamin c righ foods (citrus, strawberries are 2 examples) in conjunction with iron-rich foods. if she will eat liver, that is a great one- especially if cooked in a cast-iron skillet. somehow some of the ron actually transfers to the food, though i'm still unclear as to how.
also, one more thing- blackstrap molasses (an old lll friend taught me that one ;) ) is a good source of iron.
Carman Ferguson <carmanferguson@ yahoo.com> wrote:
Carman Ferguson <carmanferguson@ yahoo.com> wrote:
Caroline had her 12 month check up today and they said her iron was low. It was 10.3 and the average is 12. Anyone had any experince with this? I'm stunned because she eats so well- lots of fruits and veggies and whole grains and pastas. We do some meat and fish but not alot. I've always been more on the vegetarian side. She still nurses during the day and through the night. We don't do dairy much, some cheese. She was sick last week with a high fever for a couple of days. Can an illness cause a drop in iron level? Doc said we would do a recheck at her 15month. Should I be worried? Or what should I change?Carman
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