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    Foods to limit or avoid:

    • Here at The Bloody Truth, we strive to share our knowledge to help keep your ferritin levels as low as possible. This means less phlebotomies. Following the principles of a healthy diet for hemochromatosis will help you lower your intake of heme iron (found in animal sources) as well as understanding which other foods affect the absorption of iron. It’s not just about iron rich foods there are things we eat, drink, cook with, take as supplements, that can help your body absorb more iron or reduce the iron intake.
    • Decrease or avoid consumption of red meat, which is high in heme iron. Bison (Buffalo) has more heme iron than Cow products. I believe referring to them as what are helps you avoid that burger a little easier.
      * I know giving up red meat is a hard one, check out our blog (“But I can’t give up Red Meat”*)
    • Drink tannin tea with meals to decrease the absorption of iron.
    • Supplements & Vitamins: Vitamin C increases iron absorption, make sure your multivitamins do not contain iron. Calcium is shown to decrease iron absorption, yes to our male members take some calcium!
    • Limit your consumption of sugary foods and drinks which enhance the absorption of iron. For your general health do not use sugar substitutes, they are chemicals that can cause cancer. If you need to cook or use sugar, Just Panela is pure sugar. White Sugar is electrically charred with bones from cows to whiten the appearance, don’t worry they don’t use the head, so you won’t get mad cow disease! Pure Cane sugar is the same they just add molasses.
    • Avoid undercooked and raw shellfish, which can contain a bacterium, vibrio vulnificus, that is more virulent in a high iron environment and can be fatal.

    Raw Oysters have the highest content of Vibrio Vulnificus, and yes eating
    them with HH can kill you!

    • Eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, rice, and beans, because even though they contain non-heme iron (found only in plant sources), non-heme iron is more difficult to absorb than heme iron.
    • Limit alcohol, as it can heighten the risk of liver damage with hemochromatosis.
    • Avoid using iron cookware based on the transfer of iron to food cooked within it.
    • Avoid cooking with Aluminum Foil, or storing foods in Foil, Aluminum leaches into your body (gross). Plus studies show that cooking red meat in foil can increase the aluminum content by over 300%!
      I love the Black Grilling mats and they are Made from 100% PFOA-Free Materials and Premium PTFE-Fiberglass Coating, NO PFOA,Silicone or Other Dangerous Chemicals. When I need to line a pan or wrap something for food preparation I use non-toxic parchment paper. Although there are differing opinions about avoiding heavy metals. One thing I always think of is Arsenic, that is a metal and was widely used to poison people. Just like Iron is a metal, I use that analogy when explaining why we with HH feel so sick, we are being poisoned! Copper is another very dangerous metal that can kill you. Always read your labels!!!!
    • Avoid cooking or eating anything in cast iron.

    I have been successful asking restaurants to grill
    them and not use the cast iron for Fajitas

    • Dark Chocolate: Now this one was truly shocking to me, as I thought dark chocolate was healthy. MANY name brand dark chocolate contains lead and cadmium.

    No level of lead is safe for children. Lead exposure has been a significant public health issue for decades. Lead is linked to a variety of neurological impairments, including learning disabilities, seizures, and a lower IQ. Developing fetuses and children are especially vulnerable to lead exposure because their brains are in critical growth and development stages.

    Cadmium is also known to cause reproductive harm. Cadmium can cause damage to the kidney, liver, and bones, while also impairing neurobehavioral development. Children are more susceptible than adults to exposure from low doses of cadmium over time.

    Brands Found to be Free of Heavy Metals: Lead and Cadmium: NOTE these are the specific ones without lead and cadmium, this is not BRAND specific.

    Whitman’s Candies, Inc.

    • Whitman’s Solid Milk Chocolate Rabbit

    The Hershey Company

    • Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate
    • Reese’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

    Starbucks Corporation

    • Starbucks Dark Chocolate covered grahams

    Russel Stover Candies, LLC

    • Russell Stover Milk Chocolate Break-Apart Bunny

    Nestle Holdings, Inc.

    • Nestle Crunch
    • Ovaltine Classic Malt Mix
    • Nestle Crunch Milk Chocolate with Crisped Rice

    Mondelez International, Inc.

    • Green & Black’s Organic Milk Chocolate (34% Cacao)
    • Toblerone of Switzerland Milk Chocolate with Honey and Almond Nougat
    • Green & Black’s Organic Milk Chocolate (34% Cacao)

    Mars, Incorporated

    • Snickers
    • CocoaVia Daily Cocoa Extract Supplement
    • Snickers Bar
    • Dove Solid Milk Chocolate Bunny Silky Smooth
    • M&M’s Chocolate Candies Milk Chocolate, Made with

    Real Milk Chocolate

    Lindt & Sprungli Gmbh (Germany)

    • Lindt Gold Bunny Milk Chocolate

    Lindt & Sprungli (USA) Inc.

    • Lindt Excellence A Touch of Sea Salt Dark (with Fleur de Sel sea salt crystals)

    Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

    • Toblerone Swiss Milk Chocolate Bar with Honey and Almond Nougat

    Jo’s Candies

    • Jo’s Candies Dark Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers All Natural

    Hershey Company

    • Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate
    • Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Eggs
    • Hershey’s Solid Milk Chocolate Snapsy Snap-Apart Bunny Easy To Snap And Share

    Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

    • Ghiradelli Intense Dark Midnight Reverie (86% Cacao)
    • Ghirardelli Chocolate Milk Chocolate Eggs
    • Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Baking Bar 60% Cacao

    Bittersweet Chocolate

    Ferrero USA Inc.

    • Ferrero Collection Fine assorted Confections

    DeMet’s Candy Company

    • Flipz 50% cacao Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels

    Albertson’s, LLC (SuperValu, Inc.)

    • Wild Harvest Organic Rich Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

    Dark Chocolate with high levels of Lead and/or Cadmium:

    Bissinger’s

    • Bissinger’s All Natural 60% Dark Chocolate Whole Almonds Lead

    Earth Circle Foods dba River Canyon Retreat Inc.

    • Earth Circle Organics Organic Balinese Cacao Nibs Cold Pressed Cadmium

    Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

    • Ghiradelli Intense Dark 72% Cacao Twilight Delight Chocolate Bar Cadmium
    • Ghiradelli Chocolate Premium Baking Bar 100% Cacao Unsweetened Chocolate Lead & Cadmium

    Godiva

    • Godiva Chocolatier 50% Cacao Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Lead
    • Godiva Chocolatier 85% Cacao Extra Dark Chocolate Lead Cadmium
    • Godiva Chocolatier 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Lead & Cadmium

    The Hershey Company

    • Scharffen Berger Semisweet Fine Artisan Dark Chocolate (62% cacao) Cadmium
    • Scharffen Berger Extra Dark Fine Artisan Dark Chocolate (82% cacao) Cadmium

    Dagoba

    • Organic New Moon Rich Dark Chocolate (74% cacao) Lead Cadmium

    Lake Champlain Chocolates

    • Lake Champlain Chocolates Dark Chocolate (57% cocoa) Lead & Cadmium

    Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.

    • Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Excellence Extra Dark Lead & Cadmium

    Mars, Incorporated

    • Dove Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate Bar Cadmium

    Mondelez International, Inc.

    • Green & Black’s Organic 85% Cacao Bar Lead & Cadmium

    Moonstruck Chocolate

    • See’s Candies Premium Extra Dark Chocolate (62% cacao) Cadmium

    The Kroger Co.

    • Private Selection 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Swiss Bar Lead & Cadmium

    Theo Chocolate Theo

    • Organic Fair Trade Pure 85% Dark Chocolate Cadmium

    Trader Joe’s Company

    • Trader Joe’s Swiss 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Lead
    • Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Bar – Toffee With Walnuts and Pecans 70% cacao Lead
    • Trader Joe’s Pound Plus Dark Chocolate Lead
    • Trader Joe’s Pound Plus, 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Lead
    • Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate 73% Cacao Super Dark Lead & Cadmium
    • Trader Joe’s The Dark Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate Bar (85% cacao) Lead & Cadmium
    • Trader Joe’s Single Origin Chocolate Passport Tanzania 73% Cacao Lead and Cadmium
    • Trader Joe’s Single Origin Chocolate Passport Papua New Guinea 70% Cacao Lead and Cadmium
    • Trader Joe’s Single Origin Chocolate Passport Dominican Republic 70% Cacao Lead and Cadmium
    • Trader Joe’s Single Origin Chocolate Passport Venezuela 70% Cacao Lead and Cadmium
    • Trader Joe’s Single Origin Chocolate Passport Ecuador 66% Cacao Lead and Cadmium
    • Trader Joe’s Single Origin Chocolate Passport Peru 60% Cacao Lead and Cadmium

    Vosges, Ltd. Wild

    • Ophelia All Natural New Orleans Chili – Dark Chocolate Bar (70% cacao) Lead

    Whole Foods Market, Inc.

    • 365 Everyday Value Organic Dark Chocolate (56% Cacao) Lead & Cadmium
    • 365 Everyday Value Organic Dark Chocolate Coconut 56% Cacao Lead and Cadmium

    Creative Natural Products, Inc. Chocolove

    • Chocolove Extra Strong Dark Chocolate- 77% Cocoa Content Lead
    • Chocolove Strong Dark Chocolate Bar 70% Cocoa Content Lead

    Well Damn Trader Joes, so much for being a health food store!

    How about some foods that bind to Heavy Metals and REMOVE them!

    A few more:

    • Cilantro
    • Lemon Water
    • Barley Grass
    • Curry
    • Probiotics

    Heavy metals create free radicals, which can cause serious illnesses if levels get too high. Antioxidants destroy free radicals and boost your little one’s immune system. Turmeric, spirulina, broccoli, carrots, and potatoes are all high in antioxidants.

    An effective heavy metal detox includes more than incorporating healthy fruits and vegetables. To minimize the effects of heavy metal poisoning or prevent it altogether, you need to eliminate some foods from your diet.

    This is especially true for processed foods and excess fats. These foods have minimal nutritional value and slow down the detox process. This is because fats tend to soak up the harmful substances you want to remove.

    To learn more about processed foods, check out WTAF is in our Food Blog

    Test your water!! You can purchase home water tests. Make sure they

    include:

    • PH Imbalance
    • Zinc
    • Sediment
    • Copper
    • Arsenic
    • Sulfur
    • Iron
    • Tannins
    • Microorganisms
    • Hard Water
    • Heavy Metals
    • Pesticides & Herbicides
    • Nitrates
    • Magnesium

    Even if you are drinking bottled water, what about the ice! I am an Ice Lover! Here is a solution that will save so much plastic, plus those cases are heavy!

    I learned this little trick while living in Mexico, no one drinks bottled water, it’s delivered. I loved it, and learned how to make it work for my refrigerator (water & ice)!

    This is so simple to install the top goes in the jug and the smaller hose goes into your refrigerator line. Now all your water and ice is clean & healthy. You do need an outlet. You can put it in a cabinet next to or above your refrigerator. You can even install one under your sink!

    Thank you for joining me on this journey. Together, in “The Bloody Truth” community, we can support each other towards better health and well-being.

    Welcome to HH Bloody Truth, the community for Hemochromatosis.

    What your blood type say about your personality, health, relationships, and even your intelligence?

    The idea of linking blood type to one’s personality started in Japan during 1916 when a Japanese doctor, Kimata Hara, published a research paper claiming that blood group is linked with one’s temperament. Around 1925, military personnel began typing soldier’s blood as they believed that it can identify their strengths and weaknesses. However, the theory was opened to the public when a psychologist, Takeji Furukawa, wrote his thesis titled “The Study of Temperament Through Blood Type”.Specifically, how your blood type tells you about your personality type, predisposition to diseases, even dating tips!

    ​A blood type personality:

    People with A blood type are sensitive, cooperative, emotional, passionate and clever. They are very patient, loyal and love peace and thus do not like to get into a fight with anyone. But sometimes these people become overly sensitive. They do not like to break the rules set down by society and care about etiquette and social standards.

    These people take their time to make decisions and are highly organized particularly precise and may pay too much attention to details. They like things neat and clean and in the right place, which is why many people with OCD fall into A blood type.

    People with this blood type also get stressed easily and thus have a high level of cortisol (stress) hormone.

    Common personality traits: Kind, shy, attentive, stubborn, polite, tensed, reliable, overly sensitive, perfectionist, responsible, timid, anxious, composed and reserved.

    Best personality traits: Loyal, perfectionists, organized and consistent.

    Negative personality traits: Obsessive, overly sensitive, pessimistic, stubborn, easily stressed and fastidious.

    These people make reliable and trustworthy friends. They do not like to show their emotions and feelings to anyone unless comfortable with them.

    B blood type personality:

    These people are very creative and quick decision makers. But they are not good at taking orders. They put every part of themselves into something they want to focus on. They have a very strong desire and drive to be the best at everything they do. But just like the A blood type, these people are also not good at multi-tasking.

    People with B blood type are thoughtful and empathetic towards others and make good and reliable friends. These people also face a lot of discrimination because of their negative personality traits such as selfishness and being uncooperative at times. Society also focuses on the negative side of the people with B blood type, even though they have a good side too. But because of this, they tend to be loners.

    Positive personality traits: Curious, strong, relaxed, creative, adventurous, passionate, cheerful, active and outgoing.

    Negative personality traits: Wild, erratic, selfish, unforgiving, uncooperative, irresponsible and unpredictable.

    AB Blood type personality

    People with AB blood type are a mix of A and B personality types, just like their blood group. These people are complicated and can have dual personalities like they can be shy like A type as well as outgoing like B type. They try to keep their true personalities from strangers, thereby making most believe that they are a mixed personality. It is hard to decode these people until you know them thoroughly. Also, these people are the rarest blood type in the world.

    They are charming and make friends easily. There will never be a dull moment in a group of friends even if only one of them is AB blood type. They are poor at handling stress.

    AB people are very careful while dealing with others and are empathetic. These people also have exceptional analytical and logical skills.

    Good personality traits: Charming, controlled, cool, dream chaser, caring, rational, trustworthy, adaptable and creative.

    Negative personality traits: Complicated, vulnerable, irresponsible, self-centered, forgetful, unforgiving and critical.

    O Blood type personality:

    People with O blood type are daring, outgoing and go-getters. They have a habit of setting high standards for themselves and doing all they can to achieve them. These people have excellent leadership qualities and little things do not bother them, which makes them appear selfish to other people, especially to A type.

    They are generous, kind-hearted and loving. They adapt well with changes. They are resilient and flexible and can do better than other blood types in tough situations.

    Positive personalities traits: Leadership, easy going, positive outlook, confident, calm, outgoing, cautious, loyal, peaceful, passionate, independent, reliable, carefree, trendsetter and devoted.

    Japanese people call people with O blood type, warriors because they are strong and enduring. These people are honest and hate people who hide the truth.

    Negative personality traits: Jealous, ruthless, rude, non-punctual, insensitive, cold, unpredictable, self-centered and arrogant.

    I am blood type 0+ I must agree with most everything above. My friends call me “The Leader” it’s been a running joke forever! I have owned several businesses in different industries. I bought businesses I knew nothing about, but I knew I could learn them and succeed. It is true I don’t let little things bother me; I do not care what people think of me either.

    I am generous to a fault, just ask my bank account… I thrive on being laid back, carefree, and I do love some peace and quiet! I like alone time. I am also very independent, I could not work for someone else, nor do I like being told what to do. I am confident with my choices and rarely ask for others’ opinions. Although I am the one everyone comes to for advice, because they know I will not judge nor spread gossip. I cannot stand people who lie, cannot admit when they are wrong, or cannot apologize, it drives me crazy! I am not jealous, I am truly happy for other people’s success and happiness. I have been ruthless in business and when I have been wronged… I am extremely polite, and friendly, but you would not want to get on my bad side. Some may call it rude; I just tell it like it is. I am always on time, but never early. I do consider 5 minutes or so not late…

    We want to hear from you, is your blood type consistent with above?

    Blood Types and Relationships!

    Blood Type A:

    Male: Men with type A blood are believed to have friendly, charming personalities despite their introverted nature. Always punctual, these guys have high expectations and put great effort into everything that they do. They do have a tendency, though, to be very sensitive and fragile-hearted, and as a result take longer than those with other blood types to trust or get close to a new partner or love interest.

    Female: Prideful and somewhat greedy, women with type A blood prefer doing things their way, do not adapt to change very easily, and tend to be a bit difficult to satisfy. They are, however, loyal to their partners to a fault. When this loyalty is not reciprocated, they can be very jealous and feel betrayed easily.

    Best match: Blood type O

    Blood Type B

    Male: Type B men are the most notorious – and the most avoided – of the lot. Intelligent, witty, and often the center of attention, these guys are very popular with the ladies. And while they do fall in love easily, they tend to lose interest just as quickly despite their playboy tendencies, type Bs are very passionate about and devoted to the things and people they care about most.

    Female: Like their male counterparts, type B women are independent and enjoy being wild, free, and spontaneous, making them some of the most fun people to be around. They are also known for their propensity to speak their mind, regardless of how their words might affect others. Simultaneously, however, they are highly affected by their emotions and prone to mood swings, making them difficult to communicate with at times.

    Best match: Blood type AB

    Male: Typically, more reserved, fellas with blood type AB often come across as cold and emotionally detached upon first impression. But in reality, they are actually among the most caring, honest, and romantic of the blood types, and are generally the first to forgive. Despite their ability to adapt easily to new environments, they tend to give up on people and projects easily if their expectations are not met, so their partners often must fight for them to maintain a relationship.

    Female: Type AB ladies are known for their caring and considerate personalities, and often come across as very confident. On the inside, though, they can be dominated by their insecurities, making them very suspicious of other people, like their romantic partners. They’re very curious about other peoples’ business and can be very vulnerable to bouts of jealousy.

    Best match: Blood type AB

    Male: Possessing a friendly, optimistic attitude and perhaps the best personality of the four blood types, type O men have a reputation for being natural leaders and athletes – both in and out of the bedroom. While borderline arrogant and overly confident, type O’s can also be extremely sensitive and emotional, and often do not express their feelings out of fear of rejection.

    Female: Type O women are known for being extremely caring and patient, and usually treat others’ problems as if they were their own, which can, at times, result in their getting hurt and feeling lonely. They appear considerably strong on the outside, but can be emotionally weak and fragile, and lose control of their stress easily. These ladies often exhaust themselves from taking care of everyone around them, and thus prefer spending time in small groups rather than large ones.

    Best match: Blood type A

    Being a female 0, I am not sure how I went from a strong leader, caring, generous, easy going to getting my feelings hurt and being so lonely! OUCH! Leaders are not sensitive you can’t be you have to be in control. Leaders, Entrepreneurs naturally know rejection is part of the process to succeed and grow. I am also not so caring and patient when it comes to my partner. I think because he’s a man and needs to act like one. This one does not match up with me at all.

    Yes, the Japanese culture and many people believe your blood type can tell you about your personality and dating but to be clear we are not stating this as fact. It is fun though!

    Let’s move on to what your blood type says about your health:

    Heart Disease:

    There’s good news for O blood types. Research shows your risk of coronary heart disease tends to be lower. Experts aren’t sure why. Some think it might be because other types are more likely to have higher cholesterol and higher amounts of a protein that’s linked to clotting.

    Stomach Cancer:

    A, AB, and B blood types are more at risk than type Os. Specifically, people with type A blood are more likely to get stomach cancer. Researchers think this might be because H. pylori infection is more common in people with type A blood. That’s a bacterium that’s usually found in the stomach. It can cause inflammation and ulcers.

    Memory:

    A small study showed that people with memory problems had type AB blood more than any other. I think the older you get everyone has memory problems.

    Pancreatic Cancer

    Your risk is higher if you’re type A, AB, or B. Molecules in type A and B red blood cells help certain bacteria called H. pylori grow in your gut. It can make you more likely to get pancreatic cancer.

    Stress

    Stress boosts your body’s level of cortisol, the stress hormone. People with type A blood tend to have more cortisol, anyway. So, you may have a harder time dealing with stressful situations.

    Thank you for taking this journey with me, here at The Bloody Truth we are here for each other. As always I wish you the best life has to offer.

    Type O– blood can help save all trauma patients, premature babies, and cancer patients. But it is also the only blood type that can save O Negative recipients.

    When someone with O-negative blood has an accident or undergoes surgery, they can only receive an O- transfusion.

    Type O+ blood is given to patients more than any other blood type, which is why it is considered the most needed blood type. Your blood is compatible with any red blood cells that are positive. When seconds count in major trauma situations, many hospitals will transfuse O+ blood, even when the patient’s blood type is unknown. Though your blood type is not the universal type, it is more available, which makes it

    critical in trauma care. We count on your donation because your blood is one of the first types to run out during a shortage due to its high demand.

    If you have O- or O+ please consider donating, you can save lives!

    Type AB- Is the rarest blood type — only 0.6% of the US population has type AB- Is a universal plasma donor, meaning anyone can receive AB- plasma Is an ideal whole blood, double red blood cell or plasma donor.

    If you have AB- you have the RAREST blood type, please consider donating!

    Type AB+ Is one of the rarest blood types — only 3.4% of the US population has type AB+ Is a universal recipient, meaning you can receive blood products of any blood type Is a universal plasma donor, meaning anyone with any blood type can receive your plasma Is an ideal whole blood or plasma donor.

    If you have AB+ consider a donation, double red blood cells or apheresis platelets!

    Type B+ only 1.5% of the US population has type B- Can give blood products to all B and AB types and receive types O- and B- Is an ideal whole blood, double red blood cell or apheresis platelet donor.

    If you have B+, it is the second rarest blood type please consider donating!

    Type A-only 6.3% of the US population has type A- Can give blood products to all A and AB types, and receive types A- and O- Is an ideal whole blood, double red blood cell or apheresis platelet donor

    If you have an A- consider a donation, double red blood cells or apheresis platelets!

    If you have A+ Is one of the most common and, consequently, most transfused blood types — 35.7% of the US population have type A+ Can give blood products to types A+ and AB+ and receive all A and O types Is an ideal whole blood, double red blood cell or apheresis platelet donor.

    If you have A+ consider a donation, you have the most common blood type needed!

    We all know donating blood can save lives. Here is how your blood type can save lives:

    Living with Hereditary Hemochromatosis means regular phlebotomy’s If you are on maintenance please consider donating, you could save lives!

    We understand everyone is going through different phases. You may have high deductibles, high-cost insurance, or no insurance, where donating might be your only option. We are all in this together. If you need low-cost blood tests

    Need to find a donation center that accepts Hemochromatosis patients?

    NO MORE FINGER PRICKS! OrSense is like having your blood pressure checked on your thumb. TIP: Warm your thumb to pass the Hemoglobin test!

    Thank you for joining me on this journey. Together, in “The Bloody Truth” community, we can support each other towards better health and well-being.