Low iron in the bloodstream can lead to a variety of problems, including iron deficiency anemia. As noted by the World Health Organization, anemia is the world's leading nutritional deficiency, affecting more than 30 percent of the world's population.

Red blood cells are needed by the body to transport oxygen to your cells, which your cells need to use glucose efficiently to make energy. If you are anemic, you have too few red blood cells.

Tomato juice has long been a staple in Western and international cuisine. This colorful drink is nutrient-rich and low in calories and fat. In fact, tomato juice provides several key nutrients that your body requires to function properly. Tomato juice offers good sources of various vitamins and antioxidants.

Oven-baking is the most common way to cook any variety of lasagna. With the exception of any meat included in the recipe and the pasta, which you cook before layering with other ingredients in the baking pan, baking serves to heat the food and blend flavors rather than cook the dish to a safe level of doneness.

The Food and Drug Administration have approved a total of nine food dyes that U.S manufacturers can use to enhance the color of foods. Red No. 40 and Red No. 3 represent two of the nine approved artificial food dyes, and are widely used in food manufacturing, particularly in processed foods.

GNC Mega Men is a multivitamin supplement produced by supplement retailer GNC, also known as General Nutrition Centers. Mega Men contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is designed to support the nutritional needs of active men.

You can enjoy beer — an adult beverage made from brewer's yeast, which, the University of Maryland Medical Center explains, is rich in several minerals and vitamins — on its own as a refreshing beverage, or as a companion to your favorite foods.

Choosing the best nighttime snack can make the difference between feeling frustrated at the scale and enjoying weight-loss success. Yogurt provides a low-calorie, high-protein snack option to curb evening hunger cravings.

Iron is an essential mineral for health. Although the body stores some iron and usually can provide adequate amounts when dietary iron is low, low iron levels over a long time frame can cause iron deficiency anemia. Some people are at increased risk of low iron and may need iron supplements.

Beans, unlike most vegetables, contain a lot of protein and are sometimes used as a vegetarian protein source. They are also a significant source of carbohydrates, however, which can make it confusing to figure out how to count them if you are following a diabetes diet.

If you like Indian food and you have fresh chicken or cooked leftover chicken on hand, you can make chicken tikka masala. This savory Indian dish has a tomato-based sauce and traditional Indian spices and spice blends such as coriander, cumin and garam masala.

Peanut butter is a staple food for many Americans and as many as 75 percent of the households in the United States have a jar of peanut butter, according to PeanutButterLovers.com.