Best iron rich foods

Posted on November 07th, 2008 in healthy advise

Iron in meat, fish and chicken is more abundant and more easily absorb than iron in vegetables. For best results, get iron from a variety of source.

Meat and fish: beef, lamb (especially kidneys and liver), veal, pork, poultry, mussels, oysters, sardines, tuna
Fruits: dried fruits such as prunes, figs, raisins, currants, peaches; prune juice, blackberry juice
Vegetables: greens (spinach, lettuce), beans, peas, pumpkin, sweet potatoes
Grains: oatmeal, iron-fortified cereals, whole grain breads