Having the correct amount of iron in your diet and therefore in your body directly relates to your athletic performance.  Even just having a small deficiency will affect you. A study in the USA showed that 12% of women had a small deficiency!  A lack of iron can also cause problems with frequent coughs, colds and viruses.  Just drinking a glass of fresh orange juice with your meal can make a huge difference – find out why… Read the rest of this entry »