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07-16-2010, 08:05 AM
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Tips on preventing iron-deficiency
 Eat plenty of iron-rich foods, such as apples, bananas, apricots and plums; vegetables such as asparagus, squash, yams, broccoli and leafy greens; red meat; tofu; and whole grains. 
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07-16-2010, 08:05 AM
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 Eat and drink vitamin C-rich foods and drinks. Vitamin C helps increase iron absorption.
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07-16-2010, 08:05 AM
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 Avoid drinking tea or coffee with your meals, as they can affect iron absorption.
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07-16-2010, 08:06 AM
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 Omitting sugar or decreasing its consumption also helps increasing iron absorption.
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07-16-2010, 08:06 AM
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 Get enough vitamin B12 and folic acid in your diet.
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