This could be a gesture of confidence in the official, as with US President George W. Bush's refusal of his Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's twice-offered resignation during the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal.
Goji berries are another healthy food source of iron. Goji berries have been measured to have more than 15 times more iron than spinach. Excess intake of iron has been associated with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, liver cancer, and an increased risk for cornary artery disease.
Here are 10 foods high in iron that can help you get all of the mineral you need. Dorling Kindersley/Getty Images Eggs, Red Meat, Liver, and Giblets Are Top Sources of Heme Iron