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.
Following an Iron-Rich Diet. 1  1. Research how much iron you need. The daily value of iron you need depends on several factors, including age and sex. 2  2. Add iron-rich meats to your diet. Meat is a great source of heme iron, which is iron derived from hemoglobin that is found in animal-based foods. 3  3. Eat more seafood.