I don't want to get too far off topic, but don't forget that aerobic training (especially in the heat) increases your plasma volume (the volume of the liquid portion of your blood). It can appear to be borderline anemia, even though you may have a sufficient amount of red blood cells.
A LOT of doctors don't know much about exercise physiology- my training partner was told that he was borderline, and when he informed the doctor that he exercised very hard in the heat all summer, the doc had no idea why that would effect his hematocrit.

Just something to think about- I'm vegetarian, also... I can't wait to try the recipes you guys have listed!