I have been generally aware as I get older that I have been eating a lot less meat - in fact several times I had said to my wife that I could quite easily become a vegetarian. Never met a vegetable I didn't like!
However at my last medical checkup last fall, I was diagnosed with mild anemia due to iron deficiency and put on prescription iron supplements. Internal exams from the ends didn't reveal any serious issue and so diet was the most likely suspect!
As well as the iron supplements which are hopefully a short term remedy, I have since made a conscientious effort to re-introduce a little more meat into my diet - I had forgotten how great a well cooked steak now and then can taste!
Blood iron is back to normal now, and I feel pretty good - moderation in all things as they say!
Since I tend to eat smaller meals than I used to, when I do have steak, either at home or in a restaurant, I now order the better cuts - quality over quantity - and that works out fine!
As for eating when on the road with the AS, if it were just up to me, I would never eat in a restaurant, but my good lady wife had different views, so we eat out at least a couple of times a week so she is happy!
Often, if we are out touring someplace during the day, we will have our main meal for lunch at a restaurant, (saves me a little money, being a cheap SOB, as lunch prices are lower!) then just a snack in the trailer in the evening.
Brian.
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Brian & Connie Mitchell
2005 Classic 30'
Hensley Arrow / Centramatics
2008 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD,4x4,Crew Cab, Diesel, Leer cap.
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