Daily Fit Tip: Watch out for anemia (it's sneaky)

Anemia is a fairly common condition, and because it has such sneaky symptoms (fatigue, inability to concentrate, pale skin) all too often it goes undiagnosed. Although eating a balanced healthy diet is a good start, if you're prone to anemia you might have to make some more conscious choices in regards to what you eat and what you don't. You'll want to make a point to both get lots of iron-rich foods (legumes, leafy greens, whole grains) while making a point to not always eat them at the same time as iron-blocking foods (dairy products, egg whites, coffee/tea). It's also a good idea to talk with your doctor about supplements and a blood test to see exactly where you're at.

Of course there's a lot more to fighting anemia than simply eating your veggies separately from your coffee and popping a pill with breakfast -- you can find more advice here (plus if you have any concerns never hesitate to ask your doctor!).