AT Home with Christian Jessen - March 2011 - (Page 104)

Let’s iron out what’s wrong You might think it’s your life wearing you out, but fatigue is just one symptom that signi es a need for iron resent in all cells in the body, iron is essential for the formation of haemoglobin – the oxygen-carrying protein in the blood. Iron deprivation reduces the blood’s ability to transport oxygen to the body’s vital organs, causing detrimental effects to health, such as general fatigue, reduced cardiovascular, respiratory, neural and muscular function, and, particularly in women, anaemia. Iron deficiency is one of the most commonly occurring nutrient deficiencies in the UK. As 8% of women have iron-deficient anaemia, the conflicting opinion surrounding red meat – a significant source of iron – has become a central issue in this health concern. The Department of Health has warned Britons to cut down on red meat consumption due to evidence suggesting it puts you at an increased risk of developing bowel cancer. Yet, February 2011 showed the British Nutrition Foundation disputing this evidence as inconclusive, warning that women, in particular, are avoiding P 104 | MARCH 2012 WORDS: Alice Newbold | PHOTOGRAPHS: Getty Images red meat at the risk of developing anaemia. This issue’s celebrity editor, Dr Christian Jessen, strongly maintains: ‘We need red meat, we evolved to eat it, and women in particular benefit from including it in their diets.’ Despite being able to identify lean red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet, and a good way to increase iron levels, only 31% of British women know whether or not their diet is rich enough in iron. Fifty per cent of British women believe they’re getting enough iron, but over 90% are far off the recommended intake. This lack of awareness about the importance of iron in the diet could not only be endangering women’s health, but hindering the education performance of their children, according to new research conducted by YouGov, on behalf of MeatMatters (meatmatters. redmeatinfo.com). Is that meat-free diet really worth it? With Dr Christian actively raising awareness of this health concern during January’s radio campaigns, it’s time we, too, finally stood up and asked what our beef with red meat really is. DR CHRISTIAN’S IRON CAMPAIGN To help raise awareness about iron de ciency in the UK, Dr Christian took part in radio day on 24 January, where he discussed issues surrounding the condition on radio stations all around the country, keeping us informed as ever ‘The high rate of iron de ciency among women in a developed country like the UK is a real concern. Equally shocking is the low level of awareness of the risks. For women, the side e ects are subtle and can creep up on you – you can end up feeling tired and lethargic with no get up and go. In severe cases, your hair can fall out and your nails will become dry and aky. Following a healthy, balanced diet that’s rich in iron, vitamins and other minerals is by far the best solution for your health in the long term. Red meat can play a valuable role in this as it is a good source of iron and it’s encouraging to see that most women recognise this. We now want to raise awareness of the risks of not getting enough iron.’ http://www.redmeatinfo.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AT Home with Christian Jessen - March 2011

EDITOR'S LETTER
A WARM WELCOME FROM DR CHRISTIAN
NEWS
SAVE THE DATE
DEFENSIVE EATING
SLEEPING BEAUTY
SPOIL YOURSELF
FAMOUS FIGURES
WIN TOP PRIZES
DR JESSEN, I PRESUME
FEEL-GOOD FACTOR
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
PROTECT YOURSELF
GETTING OVER IT
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
WHAT LIES BENEATH
SUGAR HIGHS AND LOWS
WHAT'S UP, DOC?
ON THE RUN
SMOKING GUN
FRESHLY GROUND
I CAN'T EAT THAT
OFF THE SCALES
WALKING TALL
IN GOOD HANDS?
GIRLS ONLY
IN THE BLOOD
PERIOD PROPERTIES
FERTILITY HELP
A WEE ISSUE
UNDER YOUR HAT
CONFESSIONS OF AN ALCOHOLIC
DANGER ZONE
BODY BASICS
HEART-STOPPING MOMENTS
BACK TO BASICS
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
THE SKIN YOU LIVE IN
LISTEN UP
EYESORE
IN PLAIN SIGHT
DOWN UNDER
BUMP 'N GRIND
LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX
MAN TALK
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BMI?
I'LL HAVE A 'P' PLEASE
BOYS DON'T CRY
TO THE EXTREME
THREE-DAY SLIM DOWN
TOTALLY ADDICTED TO CAKE
JUST A PINCH
GYM JAMS
THEY'RE DOING WHAT?
GOTTA HAVE IT
EYES WIDE SHUT
PETER PAN PLAN
HOW OLD?
HOW OLD?
FUZZ FREE
FUZZ FREE
CUT HERE
CUT HERE
ON THE MEND
ON THE MEND
KNOW YOUR NIP/TUCKS
KNOW YOUR NIP/TUCKS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
STAY SAFE ABROAD
STAY SAFE ABROAD
SAY CHEESE!
SAY CHEESE!
IVORY TOWER
IVORY TOWER
MOUTH MAYHEM
MOUTH MAYHEM
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
LIGHTEN UP
LIGHTEN UP
COULD YOU BE A GUINEA PIG?
COULD YOU BE A GUINEA PIG?
HEADS UP
HEADS UP
LAST WORD
LAST WORD
STOCKISTS
STOCKISTS

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