Anemia - Causes, Nutrition and Natural Medicines

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inthewind said:
You mean like this?

Know Beans About It!: The Skinny On Brewing Cocoa
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Tnx for the link. Here when we say chocolate, although processed chocs are of course so common, cocoa tableas less the sugar = chocolate. I mean of course not everyone thinks that, but fresh/dried cocoa sans sugar is still so popular we know it's not just the packaged stuff like Goya or Hershey that's "chocolate."
 
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inthewind said:
You mean like this?

Know Beans About It!: The Skinny On Brewing Cocoa
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Btw i like this part:
Additionally, brewing cocoa is quite different than gourmet cocoa powder that is found in the baking section of a grocery store, such as Ghirardelli premium cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is the remaining solids after cocoa butter is separated out. This results in a fine unsweetened powder that easily dissolves in hot liquid. Brewing cocoa; however, does not go through the separation process; therefore, the grounds do not dissolve in hot liquid. The minimal processing of brewing cocoa allows for preservation of the beneficial flavanols, nutrients, and antioxidants!

Why brewing cocoa is considered a super food:

  • 100% premium cacao.
  • Loaded with antioxidants that strengthens the immune system.
  • ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score over 6375 IU per 6 ounce cup. An ORAC score is an analysis that measures the antioxidant levels in foods. A high ORAC score means the food is high in antioxidants.
 
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SoulWeaver said:
Iron absorption is increased by: high stomach acid (for this reason try to get the most of your iron for breakfast when your hydrochloric acid is at its peak, also for lunch), vitamin C, fructose, heme iron (animal sources of iron like meat, liver or egg yolk), meat protein, taurine, cooking in cast iron (especially acidic foods). Vitamin C increases the absoption of plant iron up to 20 times. It is also a great idea to eat your meat with green vegetables.

Iron absorption is decreased by: too much calcium/phosphorus. This would roughly be dairy, fish, coffee and 3carbonated beverages (these are a real iron blocker). Try to eat your dairy or fish for dinner when your stomach acid is weaker, far away from your "iron" breakfast and lunch. Drink your coffee at least 2-3 hours apart from your meals or replace it with iron-rich cocoa.

Next post will be dealing with food list.
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Wanted to say hi and how are things going. Havent been able to write again sooner, but btw, have you had anemia long? Then again have u tried those green cereal grasses or spirulina/chlorella for iron supplement? Hope ur better.
 
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