What are some food sources of iron?

Question

i was wondering what some food sources for iron are? I dont eat meat, and i have a nut allergy, so i was wondering what some food items are that are high in iron?

Answer 1

Dark leafy greens

Answer 2

  Anemia Diet containing Non-Heme Iron

    

Excellent Sources  Good Sources

    

Enriched breakfast cereals

Cooked beans and lentils

Pumpkin seeds

Blackstrap Molasses



  Canned beans

Baked potato with skin

Enriched pasta

Canned asparagus



Warning: Pregnant women should not eat liver because of its very high Vitamin A content. Large amounts of Vitamin A can be harmful to the baby.

The absorption of Non-heme iron can be improved when a source of heme iron is consumed in the same meal. In addition, the iron absorption- enhancing foods can also increase the absorption of non-heme iron. While some food items can enhance iron absorption, some can inhibit or interfere iron absorption. Avoid eating them with the iron-rich food items to maximize iron absorption.

Iron Absorption Enhancers Iron Absorption Inhibitors

Meat/fish/poultry

Fruits: Orange, Orange Juice, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit etc

Vegetables: Broccoli, brussels sprouts, tomato, tomato juice, potato, green & red peppers

White wine

Red Wine, Coffee & Tea

Vegetables: Spinach, chard, beet greens, rhubarb and sweet potato

Whole grains and bran

Soy products

Answer 3

take a multivitamin - spinach

Answer 4

raisins

Answer 5

Vegtables are high in iron. Take vitamins. Good luck.

Answer 6

spinach.and take an iron vitamin every day go to cvs and pick yourself up a bottle and take one everyday.