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The Diet Checkup
For most of us, good nutrition takes backseat to – well, to just about
everything. What if just one nearly-no-to-thought-required change in your
diet could make a difference in your health? Find yourself among the
lifestyle categories below to figure out your biggest nutritional gap. Then
follow the advice that follows to fill it, fast.
If you are a: Vegetarian
YOU MAY NEED MORE: Iron
THE FACTS: There’s lots of iron in plant-based foods, but it’s in a form
that is difficult for your body to absorb. Why is that a worry? Because iron
may help prevent breast and ovarion cancer by inhibiting the effects of
estrogen, and a severe lack of it can lead to anemia or hamper your immune
system, which may make you more susceptible to infections.
THE FIX: Combine plant-source iron with vitamin C, which enhances its
absorbtion (drink o. j. with your iron-fortified cereal, for instance) . Or make
use of the multivitamins. Most supplements labeled “especially for women”
provide the right amount of iron.