How I Get My Iron mini book (Green, Beets)

Description

Iron is an essential nutrient that helps carry the oxygen in our red blood cells to our muscles. If you don't consume enough iron, you are at risk for developing anemia. Anemia can cause weakness, fatigue, hair loss, dizziness, and breathlessness. Menstruating women are at a greater risk for developing anemic because of the blood lost during their monthly cycle. 20% of women in the US suffer from an iron deficiency.

While there is no connection between vegetarianism/veganism and anemia, those consuming a plant-based diet need to pay greater attention to their iron comsumption because iron from plant sources is absorbed differntly than those obtained from meat.

If you're worried about your iron consumption, this book is for you! This adorable pocket-sized book measures 3 x 1 7/8 inches and contains a short list of meat-free iron sources, the amount of iron per serving, and % daily value.

Also included is information on how much iron the average person needs each day, and a list of resources on vegetarian and vegan nutrition.

This book has a bright green paper cover with a picture of some beets on the front (beet greens are a great source of iron!). It was sewn with black cotton thread.

Makes a great stocking stuffer!

All of my products are made with only the finest materials, and NEVER contain any animal products.

This book was printed on environmentally friendly paper, which contains 20% post-consumer waste and was manufactured using 100% wind power!

Added on Nov 05, 2009