9 diet tips for lowering your iron levels (plus the one thing you’re doing wrong)

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Are you exhausted from searching for recipes that “work” for hemochromatosis? In your attempt to lower your iron levels, you may be scanning food labels and googling ingredients online – it’s easy to start thinking you should “avoid” pretty much everything, leaving you wondering how on earth you’re going to keep this up for years to come. Thankfully, there are solutions – simple tricks help to minimize your intake of iron. Here are nine straightforward, easy-to-understand mealtime tips for anyone with iron overload.

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The best sweeteners for the hemochromatosis diet

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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

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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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