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Avocados - high in iron - constipating?
« on: August 11, 2008, 02:15:52 am »
hey all
i know they are UBER good for her but think i read somewhere they are high in iron??!!!
anyone??
she is a tad constipated and i am wondering if they are adding to the prob??

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Re: Avocados - high in iron - constipating?
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2008, 14:38:13 pm »
Yes, avocados are a great source of vitamin C, protein & iron....mmmm, I love avocados!

As to her constipation, it might be contributing, depends on how much iron she is getting in her other foods.
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Re: Avocados - high in iron - constipating?
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2008, 15:50:05 pm »
yup Avacados to constipate babies...so watch the quantity she gets.
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