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Greetings!
Hope you all had an enjoyable holiday weekend! I also hope your transition back into a regular work or school schedule is relatively easy. As a mother of two myself, I know full well that getting into a routine when the kids head back to school is a challenge, especially when everyone's on a different schedule. And if you're starting September with a few extra pounds thanks to all
the summer festivities, you may face an even greater challenge getting yourself or your family back into healthful food and fitness routines. In this week's newsletter, you'll learn how to tackle summer weight gain in my new GALTime video. You'll also learn how food can do a brain good in my ZIED GUIDE™ blog interview with the wonderful Samantha Heller, a registered dietitian and the host of Samantha Heller's Health & Nutrition Show on SiriusXM's DOCTOR Radio. Concerned about getting enough iron in your diet? A ZIED GUIDE™ reader asked, and you'll find my answer below. If you love The ZIED GUIDE™ newsletter, PLEASE TELL A FRIEND. And as promised, I'm happy to share the name of the winner of last week's new book giveaway; Ann Dunaway Teh of Marietta, Georgia has won a copy of the new book Read It Before You Eat It by registered dietitian Bonnie Taub Dix. Congratulations, Ann! You will receive your copy shortly. Best, Elisa |
 Tackle Summer Weight Gain
Gain a few pounds over the summer? Don't despair! In my new GALTime video, I share 3 simple, practical, and effective tips to help you get back in shape this Fall.
If you have a topic you'd like me to address in an upcoming video, please shoot me an email at elisa@elisazied.com.
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Your Question Answered
Question: I've
been struggling lately with very low iron levels. Anything you
can suggest to help with that? I've been eating lots of spinach and red
meat!
~Melissa Fenton from NY, NY
Answer: You're not alone--so many people, including young children, teen girls, and women during their childbearing years have increased iron needs and fail to consume enough iron-rich foods to meet those needs. It's important to get enough iron to prevent what's called microcytic hypochromic anemia (symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, increased sensitivity to cold temps, and behavioral changes). Although some may need iron supplements to get enough (but not too much), it's better to first look to iron-rich foods to fill gaps in your diet and help your body get just the right amount. Always be sure to consult with a physician before taking iron supplements, or any supplements for that matter. In many cases, too much of a good thing can lead to more problems than you're trying to solve in the first place!
Fortunately, iron is present in both animal and plant foods. But heme iron- the type of iron found in animal foods- is much better absorbed than non-heme iron- the iron found in many plant foods. To maximize iron absorption, it's a good idea to consume small amounts of meat, fish, or poultry alongside iron-rich plant foods; these include rice,
soybeans, white and kidney beans, lentils, spinach, lima beans,
potatoes, and mushrooms as well as fortified foods including
ready-to-eat cereals and instant oats. Also, consuming vitamin C-rich foods and beverages with iron-rich foods can enhance iron absorption. Try oranges,
sweet peppers, guava, papaya, broccoli, strawberries, Brussels sprouts,
and juices (orange, grapefruit, and cranberry).
For more about iron, please take a look at an article I wrote for GALTime.com as well as my YouTube video on the topic. Hope this helps, and thanks again for your great question!
Do you have a question you'd like answered? Email it to elisa@elisazied.com, or post it on Facebook or Twitter.
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articles on MSNBC.com, CalorieCount.com, and GALTime.com.
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About Elisa
Elisa Zied, MS, RD, CDN is the founder/president of Zied Health Communications, LLC. She's a regular contributor for both MSNBC.com's Chew on This column and GALTime.com, an online women's magazine. She's also a regular guest blogger for CalorieCount.com. She's the author of three highly acclaimed books including Nutrition At Your Fingertips (Alpha, 2009), Feed Your Family Right! (Wiley, 2007), and So What Can I Eat?! (Wiley, 2006), co-authored with Ruth Winter, MS. Elisa's work has appeared in Parents, Woman's Day, Redbook, Seventeen, and Weight Watchers Magazine. A past spokesperson for 6 years for the American Dietetic Association, Elisa is frequently quoted in publications including People, Prevention, Self, Health, Fitness, Parents, Parenting, Real Simple, Glamour, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. She has also appeared on dozens of national and local television programs including CBS's The Early Show and The Today Show. Visit her at elisazied.com.
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