My Personal Story With Iron Deficiency Anemia: From Chewing on Ice to Restless Leg Syndrome and More

In this episode, I share my personal experience with iron deficiency anemia, from chewing ice every night and dealing with restless legs to learning how low iron was affecting my running performance. As a plant-based runner with thalassemia trait, I've struggled with iron issues for most of my life. And it's also one of the most common nutrition challenges I see among female athletes.In this episode, you'll learn: The most common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency  Why runners (especially female runners) are at higher risk  The difference between heme and non-heme iron  The best plant-based sources of iron  How vitamin C can dramatically improve iron absorption  Foods and drinks that can interfere with iron absorption  When iron supplements may be necessary  Why low iron is not a failure of a plant-based diet Subscribe for more evidence-based plant-based sports nutrition tips to help you fuel your fitness with plants. 🌱🏃‍♀️Apply to work with Natalie for 1-on-1 nutrition coaching! Have questions or want to request a show topic? DM us @greenletesCheck out Natalie's book 📕: Planted Performance