Dr. John McDougall, physician and author who advocated a plant-based diet, dies in Portland at 77

The late Dr. McDougall explains how you don’t need pills to absorb iron better. Instead, the Vitamin C in plant-based foods helps your body make better use of the iron present in your meals. If you’re looking to improve your iron levels naturally, focus on a plant-based diet. Dr. McDougall emphasized that Vitamin C, found only in plants, is crucial for supporting iron in the body. By incorporating more plants into your diet, you can maximize iron absorption without the need for supplements. How