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IRON RESOURCES
IRON RESOURCES
"WHY IRON IS A BIG DEAL" by Mr. Iverson
"WHY IRON IS A BIG DEAL" by Mr. Iverson
Your body can be running low on an often overlooked area that can bring you down: Iron! Some things to think abut:
It is a good thing to remind us each of the importance of iron in our diets.
Anemia- the lack of iron in the blood- is a common affliction that runners can face. (Note -- an athlete need not have anemia in order to have adverse consequences caused by low iron.
Blood that is iron-poor robs the red blood cells of the ability to carry oxygen to the muscles...
which causes significant and sometimes severe fatigue, and at minimum, makes it impossible to perform as a runner at anything like your best.
Therefore, it is best to make sure that your diet includes a tremendous amount of natural iron ALL THE TIME.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM LOW? You should get tested at least twice each year -- more if you're found to be low.
You want a FERRITIN TEST, and the number you are generally looking for is 40 or above -- but the numbers vary tremendously from person-to-person. As a result, regular testing is important to establish a baseline. We recommend every six months (more often if an athlete is low).
Please talk to you doctor to set one up. And let Mr. Iverson know as you have questions or get pushback from the doctor.
If you need to supplement (and many do), please do it in concert with a physician, and know that liquid supplements are best. Mr. Iverson can help with any information you need on possible supplements.
HERE is an IRON FOOD GUIDE that allows you to track the iron amount in food you're eating.
RECIPES
RECIPES
IRON-RICH RECIPE 1
IRON-RICH RECIPE 1
BEAN SALAD
Try this... -- Bean Salad -- Mix together a can of northern beans, black beans, red kidney beans, chick peas, and navy beans. Add 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup green onions, 6 cloves of fresh garlic (or less depending on taste), 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. You can let this one sit in the refrigerator for up to a week and eat as you need an iron fix! :)
IRON RICH RECIPE 2
IRON RICH RECIPE 2
MR. IVERSON'S PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE
MR. IVERSON'S PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE
1 cup pumpkin
1 cup pumpkin
1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne, but it has to be ordered from a distributor. I have a contact if you want one.)
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne, but it has to be ordered from a distributor. I have a contact if you want one.)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbs blackstrap molasses (not regular molasses -- get blackstrap)
1 tbs blackstrap molasses (not regular molasses -- get blackstrap)
1.5 tbs honey
1.5 tbs honey
handful of ice cubes
handful of ice cubes
12 oz. of almond milk (or soy milk for the nut-allergic) (use more if it's too thick)
12 oz. of almond milk (or soy milk for the nut-allergic) (use more if it's too thick)
You can add to the iron and overall nutritional value with a handful of spinach and/or kale -- you can't taste it at all!
You can add to the iron and overall nutritional value with a handful of spinach and/or kale -- you can't taste it at all!
Blend and drink!!! Makes 1-2 servings depending on how thirsty/hungry you are. The entire recipe contains more than one half of your daily requirement of iron!
Blend and drink!!! Makes 1-2 servings depending on how thirsty/hungry you are. The entire recipe contains more than one half of your daily requirement of iron!
NUTRITION GUIDE
NUTRITION GUIDE
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