While not a good tool for diagnosing asthma, peak flow, and peak flow meters are good to monitor asthma over time. You may see declines in your peak flow prior to developing significant symptoms. This will allow you to alter your treatment regimen based on your asthma care plan.
Increase your intake of calcium, which inhibits the absorption of iron in the body. Eat more milk products, green leafy vegetables, oats and cereals (check to see that these are not fortified with iron). Milk products, such as ice cream, cheese, yogurt, are rich in calcium.
Other Ways to Get More Iron. 1  Cook with cast-iron: Believe it or not, food absorbs iron from cast iron pots and pains. This works especially well with acidic foods, such as tomatoes, and tomato-based sauces. 2  Go for the C: Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from the food you eat.