Iron is one of the most important nutrients in our bodies.
Here’s our comprehensive list of healthy foods high in iron.
Shellfish & seafood
These foods are a great source of iron, particularly shellfish.
Eggs
Yes, your omelet can help you meet your iron needs.
Two eggs would give you 12% of your daily recommended amount!
with organ meats being particularly high in the mineral.
Fruits & vegetables
Fruits and vegetables can help you meet your iron needs.
In particular,green vegetablesare key, but there are some surprising ones here, too.
Beans
Beans are a great mineral- andnutrient-packed food, including (you guessed it!)
Additionally, sources like molasses can help you meet your needs, too.
What about supplements?
I usually have clients mix ferrous gluconate with orange juice, as citrus can help boost iron absorption.
The other jot down of supplemental iron is called ferrous sulfate, which is generally found in tablets.
The bottom line.
it’s possible for you to absolutely achieve your iron intake goals through both animal- and plant-based sources.
