6 foods high in iron

6 foods high in iron. Pair plant iron with vitamin C to absorb more of it.

• Lentils. ~3 mg per half-cup — a plant-iron staple. MedlinePlus
• Spinach. Iron plus folate; cook to reduce oxalates. MedlinePlus
• Tofu. ~3 mg per half-cup and high in protein. MedlinePlus
• Pumpkin seeds. A dense plant source — sprinkle on meals. MedlinePlus
• Lean red meat. Heme iron, the most readily absorbed form. MedlinePlus
• Fortified oats. Check the label — many add iron and B-vitamins. MedlinePlus

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• 6 foods that pack the most fibre

Sources

• MedlinePlus

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