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.
Most fruits and vegetables also contain some iron, though the best sources tend to be those with the darkest flesh. Broccoli, asparagus, purple grapes, and plums are good examples. As with leafy greens, the best way for people to access these foodsâ minerals is to eat them raw or just lightly cooked.