When we move, regardless of whether you’re running a marathon or chasing around after small children, iron’s role as an “oxygen shuttle” becomes even more important. Our breathing rate increases to allow our hard-working muscles to receive more oxygen. In a nutshell, you need enough iron to transport the oxygen from A to B.
Read MoreAhead of World Iron Awareness Week 2021, 11- 17 October, over 3,300 Kiwis have been quizzed on their iron knowledge. With an average score of 56%, most New Zealanders are only just passing.
Read MoreBaby food pouches may get the thumbs up from many parents when it comes to convenience, but they failed to impress Kiwi researchers with their iron content. Registered Nutritionist Regina Wypych takes a look at their nutritional value.
Read MoreSome women may disregard feeling tired, grumpy, lacking energy, and fatigue as the result of a busy lifestyle, but these are also common symptoms caused by iron deficiency. Our Registered Dietitian, Katrina Dixon takes a closer look.
Read MoreStarting solids alongside your baby’s milk feeds (complementary feeding), can be an exciting time for parents - watching their little one’s eyes widen, hands clap and facial expressions change as they are introduced to the complete unknown. But where do you start? And what foods are important to include in their diet?
Read MoreIron deficiency is recognised by the World Health Organisation as the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in both the developing and developed world. It affects 30% of the global population with 40% of pregnant women and 42% of preschool children estimated to be anaemic.1 Our in-house Registered Nutritionist, Fiona Windle casts the spotlight on the importance of iron for young children in light of this year’s World Iron Awareness Week campaign.
Read MoreIt can be hard enough feeding the adults and older children of a household, let alone a baby or toddler. Our Registered Dietitian Katrina Shepherd takes a look at how you can change up a recipe for the youngest members of your family.
Read MoreFatigue, lethargy, frequent infections and reduced resistance to cold. It may surprise you that these commonplace symptoms are often caused by iron deficiency and can be easily avoided by increasing your iron intake. Here’s some tips for how to do it.
Read MoreParenthood making you feel fatigued? Can’t concentrate; feel the cold easily; or are you always getting sick? Symptoms of iron deficiency are easy to ignore when you have others to look out for before yourself. This is how can you start putting yourself first.
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