Iron is one of those Goldilocks micronutrients - we have to be careful to not get too much or too little, but to get it just right! Iron is a component of haemoglobin which transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the cells. If you are low in iron you can’t make enough red blood cells and might not be getting all the oxygen and nutrients you need to all the parts of your body. There are two types of dietary iron: haem iron and non-haem iron. Haem iron is present in me

Garlic is part of the onion family (Allium) and the bulb is the part of the plant that is most commonly used. Other members of this plant family include onions, shallots, leeks and chives. Garlic is native to Central Asia and has been used by humans for thousands of years as both a food and a remedy. Garlic is a source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese and selenium. It also contains phosphorus, potassium, iron and copper. However, due to garlic usually being consumed in sma