6 foods high in iron
Pair plant iron with vitamin C to absorb more of it.
6 foods high in iron. Pair plant iron with vitamin C to absorb more of it.
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Pair plant iron with vitamin C to absorb more of it.
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- Lentils. ~3 mg per half-cup — a plant-iron staple. Source: MedlinePlus (NIH) ↗
- Spinach. Iron plus folate; cook to reduce oxalates. Source: MedlinePlus (NIH) ↗
- Tofu. ~3 mg per half-cup and high in protein. Source: MedlinePlus (NIH) ↗
- Pumpkin seeds. A dense plant source — sprinkle on meals. Source: MedlinePlus (NIH) ↗
- Lean red meat. Heme iron, the most readily absorbed form. Source: MedlinePlus (NIH) ↗
- Fortified oats. Check the label — many add iron and B-vitamins. Source: MedlinePlus (NIH) ↗
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