Only 2 percent of the iron in spinach is absorbed. More iron from vegetables can be absorbed if meat is eaten at the same meal. Iron pots, such as cast-iron skillets, are an excellent source of iron, especially when used for cooking acidic foods. Spaghetti sauce increased from three to 88 milligrams of iron per half cup when simmered in an iron pot for three hours. Steel cookware provides no additional iron.
Eggs provide some iron, but it is poorly absorbed.
A 12 hour blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, June 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Mary's Parish Hall. Anyone who has not donated since April 12 will be eligible to give blood. Contact Alice Edelman to sponsor a blood drive for your organization or place of business.