Insufficient iron in the diet is a common cause of anaemia and
can lead to tiredness, lethargy and dizziness. Could you be low
in iron? The following people may be at-risk: - Women,
especially with heavy periods. - Pregnant and breast feeding
women. - Teenagers on strict or fad diets. - Blood donors. -
Athletes, the elderly, new immigrants. - People who feel tired
and lack energy. 3 steps to boost iron levels 1. Eat iron-rich
foods regularly Eat red meat 3 to 4 times a week. Red meat and
liver are high in 'haem' iron which is well absorbed by the
body. Try the low-fat lamb recipe on page 2. Pork, chicken and
fish contain less haem iron. The iron in plant foods ('non-haem'
iron) is poorly absorbed. Plant foods high in non-haem iron
include iron-fortified cereals and legumes (eg. baked beans and
lentils). 2. Increase iron absorption Vitamin C and meat
increase absorption of non-haem iron by up to 4 times. Vitamin
C-rich foods include citrus fruits, fruit juices, capsicum,
broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. 3. A