Beef Up Your Diet to Boost Iron Levels ; I Suffer From Very Heavy Periods and Am Now Anaemic. Can You Suggest Some Iron-Rich Meals? Wendy Rogers, Birmingham.

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FEELING drained is the most common symptom of iron deficiency anaemia. You might also look pale, and even be losing hair. It is caused by a lack of haemoglobin -- a blood pigment which carries oxygen to the tissues. Heavy blood loss through menstruation is a common cause.

The best source of iron is red meat. You don't need to buy expensive steak: cheaper cuts such as brisket can be just as nutritious (braise slowly with root vegetables). Lean mince beef is a good option.

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Beef Up Your Diet to Boost Iron Levels ; I Suffer From Very Heavy Periods and Am Now Anaemic. Can You Suggest Some Iron-Rich Meals? Wendy Rogers, Birmingham.

Another cheap source of iron is liver. It takes ten minutes to put together a chicken liver pate. Delicious! Serve these meals with a dark green leafy vegetable --...

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