Finn Cooper

People who follow vegetarian or vegan diets may be at risk of having low iron, as plant sources of iron are not as easily absorbed by the body as animal sources like meat. Even if you have symptoms of iron deficiency, or think your diet is low in iron, it’s important that you don’t self-diagnose iron deficiency or prescribe yourself iron supplements. That’s why it’s so important to speak with your doctor before starting any supplements, including iron. You can boost your body’s ability to absorb iron by eating important sources of iron alongside sources of vitamin C. Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of vitamin C, particularly if eaten raw.

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While many Aussies love a drink from time to time, alcohol is packed with calories and increases your chances of cancer, heart disease and even stroke. do you need?A diverse diet of protein-packed plants and the occasional serve of healthy meat or fish is probably all the protein your body needs to maintain health — and even bulk up. Evidence links a diverse diet rich in fruit and veg to better mental, gut, heart, skin, brain and even reproductive health. Aim for around eight hours each night and be sure to have a dark bedroom, a regular sleep routine and keep the hours before bed a screen-free period!

Children may lose appetite and be distressed – especially younger children. When diagnosed, the ear drum is typically bright red in colour when infected and there may be fluid in the middle ear “behind the drum”. Children with repeated middle ear infections can develop glue ear where fluid stays in the middle ear and does not drain to the sinuses. Children with glue ear may benefit from the insertion of grommet tubes by an ENT surgeon.