What foods are high in iron?
Seafood: Fish (cod, sardines, tuna, clams, oysters, shrimp) Poultry: Chicken, eggs, yolk Lean Red Meats: Beef, lamb, veal, pork, liver Nuts and Beans Soybeans: dried beans, hazelnuts, almonds, lentils, peanuts Vegetables: Broccoli, chard, spinach, greens, asparagus, turnips, parsley, kale, watercress, brussel sprouts Beans: Green, lima, peas, chick peas, garbanzo Fruits/Sweets: Dates, prunes, figs, apricots, apples, raisins, chocolate, coconut Fruits/Vegetables (if eaten at the same meal as iron source): Citrus fruits, tomatoes, oranges, cabbage, lemons, green peppers, limes, grapefruits, tangerines, cantaloupes, tangelos Bread and Cereals: Enriched, fortfied and whole grain breads and cereals are often high in iron (check label) Grains: Wild rice, corn meal, oats, soybean, wheat, bran, rye, buckwheat, popcorn, barley, wheat germ, millet Cereals: Farina, cream of wheat, shredded wheat Milk and Dairy: Poor sources of iron: milk, cheeses (all types, cottage cheese, ice cream, yogurt). These hinder the absorption of iron. Do not use these foods one hour before or one hour after the ingestion of the high iron foods and iron supplements.
What foods contain iron?
I am anemic as well, and those vitamins suck! That's why I just altered my diet to contain more of these foods and increase my iron intake: EXCELLENT SOURCES: -Clams -Pork Liver -Oysters -Chicken Liver -Beef Liver -Breakfast Cereals -Lentils/Cooked Beans -Pumpkin Seeds GOOD SOURCES: -Beef -Shrimp -Sardines -Turkey -Canned Beans -Baked Potato with Skin -Enriched Pastas -Canned Asparagus Some of those don't sound too appetizing...ick! LOL. Here's a website that lays it out really well: http://www.healthcastle.com/iron.shtml Also, I take Flinstone vitamins every day, and they contain 100% Iron, and since I started taking them, my iron levels have increased to normal levels...so that could be an option to consider. Those vitamins don't really mess with your stools or urine, and they taste super good! best of luck!
What vegan foods have iron?
Your highest iron food (vegan or otherwise) is going to be pumpkin and squash seeds (delicious roasted with a little olive oil and sea salt), below that go for peanuts and tree nuts (cashews and almonds). After that come your beans and pulses (think lentils) and dark leafy greens (spinach/chard/kale).This site has a nice round up with specific numbers: Top 10 High Iron Foods + Absorption Factors
Which foods have lots of calcium and iron?
Some foods are high in calcium or iron and also contain large amounts of other nutrients, making them superfoods. Green leafy vegetables,pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate and kidney beans make the list. Other superfoods high in iron or calcium include almonds, blueberries, broccoli and avocado.The best cheapest sources are moringa leaves and palak