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Molasses


Thursday was my annual physical. While I was being "poked and prodded", I talked to the doctor about my recent problems with dizziness and concerns about low iron. She sent me to the lab for blood tests (hemoglobin and ferritin). Both came back low, so she prescribed taking an iron supplement every day for at least a month to build up my iron stores. When I received this e-mail, I asked if she could suggest a kinder, gentler iron supplement. She recommended Slo Fe or Unsulfured molasses. It seems unsulfured molasses is a good source of iron. It was recommended that I take a spoonful a day if I can tolerate it or use it as a sweetener. Obviously, if it was a dare or a contest, I could maybe take a spoonful. Since there is no dare or contest, I decided to add it to my smoothie. Several of my friends tried to dissuade me saying it would ruin the taste, but today I added a tablespoon to my smoothie. It wasn't bad. I think I've found a way to get that iron.

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LH said…
I've heard of BlackStrap Molasses. It's kind of a scary name. Good job on the iron intake.
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