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Help please? what is a diet i can lose weight with that is high in iron?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Vegetables: Beets and red cabbage are high in iron. Many other vegetables are rich in iron as well - lists are easily found on the internet. Eat mostly vegetables, with small quantities of meat, and healthy fats such as olive oil or coconut oil. Avoid sugar.

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Answered 6/10/2017

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