Welcome

Who says we have to suffer...to live a healthy happy vibrant life?

Red wine and dark chocolate... might seem decadent...but these guilty pleasures also might help us live longer...and healthier lives. Red wine and dark chocolate definitely improve an evening..but they also contain resveratrol..which lowers blood sugar. Red wine is a great source of catechins..which boost protective HDL cholesterol. Green tea? Protects your brain..helps you live longer..and soothes your spirit.

Food for Thought, the blog, is about living the good life...a life we create with our thoughts and our choices...and having fun the whole while!

I say lets make the thoughts good ones..and let the choices be healthy...exciting...and delicious! Bon Appetit!

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

A dozen reasons why iron is so important for women of childbearing age.



Iron deficiency is one of the leading risk factors for disability and death worldwide, affecting an estimated 2 billion people. Reference Reference
Women of childbearing age are prone to iron deficiency. Reference Reference
A low intake of iron is associated with a higher risk of premenstrual syndrome. Reference
PMS Symptoms are more severe in anemic women comparing to non-anemic women. Reference
Taking dietary and iron supplements for 2 months reduced PMS symptoms considerably in all women having anemia. Reference
Eating a diet that provided about 22 mg of iron every day for 10 years was linked to a 33% decrease in risks of developing premenstrual syndrome. Reference
Iron Deficiency is Linked to Pregnancy Complications Reference Reference
Apgar (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration) scores, that assess the health of newborn infants, are significantly higher in children born to mothers who took iron supplements. Reference
Low Hemoglobin Level Is a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression. Reference
Postpartum anemia is associated with an impaired quality of life, reduced cognitive abilities, emotional instability, and depression and constitutes a significant health problem in women of reproductive age.
A decrease in maternal hemoglobin levels causes immunological and nutritional alterations in breast milk. Reference

Anemia is linked to insufficient breast milk. Reference


No comments:

Post a Comment