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TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR HEMOGLOBIN!

“Iron poor blood,” an expression common in some places, is really hemoglobin-poor blood. Without the four essential iron atoms in a hemoglobin molecule, the other 10,000 atoms in the molecule are useless. So, it is important to get enough iron by eating a healthful diet. Some good sources of iron are listed in the accompanying chart.

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THE FOOD PORTION SIZE IRON(mg)

Blackstrap molasses 1 tablespoon 5.0

Raw tofu 1/2 cup 4.0

Lentils 1/2 cup 3.3

Beef chuck 3 ounces 3.2

Dried peaches 5 halves 2.6

Kidney beans 1/2 cup 2.6

Wheat germ 1 ounce (1/4 cup) 2.6

Chickpeas 1/2 cup 2.4

Broccoli 1 medium stalk 2.1

Dark meat turkey 3 ounces 2.0

Spinach 1 cup raw 0.8