My favorite oil for hereditary hemochromatosis

Stay sane by focusing on what you CAN eat instead of what you can’t. With each meal, “supercharge” the meal’s iron fighting capabilities by incorporating more ingredients and cooking techniques that block iron absorption, so you can worry less about what you should be “cutting out.” One of my favorite ways to do this is with rosemary infused olive oil. Olive oils infused with herbs have a higher polyphenol concentration than plain olive oil, making infusions like this a necessary staple in the iron-fighting kitchen. Not only that, this rosemary infusion is a tasty upgrade to enhance the flavor of foods. I like to drizzle rosemary infused olive oil onto salads, roasted veggies, sautéed mushrooms, toasted bread, and even popcorn!

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The best sweeteners for the hemochromatosis diet

What are the best (and worst) sweeteners and sugar substitutes for hemochromatosis? Let’s be real – no sweetener is perfect. There are consequences to using any and all sweeteners and sugar substitutes. But…we’re only human! It’s inevitable that we’re going to want something every now and then to satisfy our sweet cravings. By cutting out the worst sweeteners and replacing them with better alternatives, we’re taking a step towards better health. It’s time to clean out your pantry, and re-stock it with these healthier options.

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11 foods to avoid when you have hemochromatosis

What’s the best diet for hemochromatosis? Unfortunately for anyone with hemochromatosis, a good ol’ standard American diet could steer you toward some dangerous side effects of iron overload, such as diabetes, arthritis, or cancer. Here’s a list of foods that anyone and everyone with hemochromatosis needs to be careful consuming.

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hemochromatosis and COVID-19: the basics (part 1 of 4)

For those of us with hemochromatosis, the unknowns of COVID-19 can be nerve-racking. We’re not sure how the infection could potentially affect us. It’s still such a new virus that doctors and researchers haven’t had time to study the relationship between COVID-19 and iron. Here’s the current info on how infections and viruses tend to show up in people with iron overload.

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