Love your body, love your mind!

February is going to be over but of course, the love month just doesn’t stop there. Then again, it is very important not only to give love to other people but also to love thy self. One way of showing yourself some love is by taking care of your body and your mind. Quite simple to say, but it can be an everyday challenge. Exercising regularly, around 150 minutes every week, consuming around 2 liters of fluids in a day, getting 6 to 8 hours of sleep daily and a healthy diet are just key ways of taking care of yourself. A vital step in having a healthy diet is getting enough of your essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals like iron! So what’s the fuss with iron? What does it have to do with a healthier body and a better mind? There are many ways that this mineral keeps us healthy and one is to help get the energy we need. A person with enough iron is more productive, has good resistance to infection and does not fatigue easily. It also helps in getting better brain power in terms of processing information which helps in lessening distractibility and increasing learning ability. The lack of iron in the body leads to Iron Deficiency Anemia or IDA which causes us to feel extra tired and down. So where do you find the right kind of iron in your diet, you ask? You can easily get iron from rich sources of protein except milk. Meats, poultry and products definitely top the list. Your most convenient and quickest source are select processed meat products like hotdogs. Yes, TJ hotdogs do contain iron. Other good sources are breads, cereals and green leafy vegetables. However, iron from animal sources are better absorbed by the body compared to plant-based food items. With the right amount of iron along with protein and other nutrients, you’ll definitely have a much better body and mind. It’s also the reason why San Miguel Pure Foods Company, Inc. provides top choice ingredients from its wide array of products. They make sure to offer only the best-quality sources of iron and protein for everyone. So toast to the healthier you! Here’s an easy recipe to help you get your daily dose of iron.