According to WHO 80% of the world has iron deficiency. We have known for years cooking with cast iron helps alleviate some of this. But as the article states many cant have a cast iron pot to cook in. To help the people get the iron they need a mancame up with the idea of a lucky fish in cast iron cook it in the pot with a slightly acidic broth for a few minutes daily and you get the iron you need.
http://www.alternet.org/world/little-fish-made-iron-could-wipe-out-anemia-around-worldGood old cast iron solves another problem.
Just remember with well seasoned cast iron you don't get as much iron as you think you might. But every little bit helps. Americans that eating their usual amount of red meat gets just about all the iron they need.
