Yesterday, March 26, was Spinach Day! While you may not be interested in eating spinach straight out of a can like Popeye, the health benefits of spinach are worth giving it a try in a few different recipes.   You may remember Popeye eating a full can of spinach to gain super strength. Although you…

Your mother always told you to eat your spinach and she knew what she was talking about!  Spinach has been around for centuries and became popular in the United States by 1806.   By the 1920’s the popular cartoon, Popeye the Sailorman, used spinach to give Popeye his muscles and strength.  Spinach is an excellent source…

Type 1 Hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder of iron metabolism that is generally adult-onset. These general dietary guidelines can help you manage your hemochromatosis. Check with your physician before starting any new nutrition program. Cut back on red meat consumption. Red meat contains heme iron, the most absorbable form of iron. Avoid foods high in…