Guest guest Posted May 22, 1999 Report Share Posted May 22, 1999 In a message dated 5/22/99 10:18:14 AM !!!First Boot!!!, susanne2740@... writes: << Whenever my mother served spinich, we always put vinegar on it! My kids still do this, on the theory that calcium absorption is increased by the vinegar, plus it just tastes good >> As a kid, we would put pepper/vinegar sauce (home-made) on our peas/veggies. The older I get, the more I realize that my G'folks & even my parents (as taught by their parents), were wiser than I thought regarding some of their " folksy " traditions and dietary habits. It is well known that adding Vit C (ascorbic acid) will increase the absorption of iron. RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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