Add the salt pork, onion and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook uncovered for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until thickened and creamy. Do not allow to boil. Stir in the bacon fat or butter, taste and season as needed with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.
Pay extra attention to your iron intake if you follow a vegan diet, since you rely solely on non-heme iron. Be aware that your body does not absorb non-heme iron as well as it does heme. Focus on plant-based foods with the highest iron content so that you can increase your ferritin levels. Broccoli, asparagus and dark leafy greens such as spinach, collards and kale are the richest iron sources among vegetables, while lima beans and kidney beans are iron-rich legumes.
Foods that provide selenium are thought to be helpful toward thyroid function. Dietitian Anne Collins suggests that you consistently eat selenium-rich foods such as whole-wheat bread, bran, Brazil nuts, tuna, onions, tomatoes and broccoli to help improve thyroid function.These foods are also high in other nutrients and fiber, which can contribute to overall health and weight management.hoto Credit Thomas Northcut/Digital Vision/Getty Images. Foods that contain good amounts of iron can improve thyroid function. Iron is found in various foods, such as lean red meat, tuna, salmon, clams, most beans, leafy greens, tofu and fortified grain products, such as breads and cereals.