Iron is a trace element used in the formation of several enzymes, cells, and proteins used throughout the body, most notably hemoglobin and myoglobin, which transport oxygen. Signs of Iron deficiency include Fatigue and a decrease in the immune system's effectiveness. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies.

Tips for getting more iron in your diet:

• Cook in cast-iron pots. It sounds silly, but it works!
• Eat foods high in Vitamin C - it helps absorb Iron.
• Try eating foods such as walnuts, pistachio nuts, and spinach.
• If you are a vegetarian, pay careful attention to Iron levels - Iron deficiency is common among vegetarians.

• Brody, Jane. Jane Brody's Nutrition Book. Bantam Books. 1987.