Fighting iron deficiency: Dietary tips to boost your iron absorption
Iron is an important mineral in our body that maintains our energy levels and also our immune system. Here're foods to consume that can improve iron absorption.
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"Iron, the quiet hero within, runs vital processes in our body. It helps oxygen move around through haemoglobin, making every cell come alive. This simple mineral not only delivers oxygen but also keeps us energized for daily activities. It supports our immune system, acting like a shield. When we lack enough iron, we feel tired, weak, and may have anaemia. To stay healthy, we combine iron from plants and animals, building up our iron stores," says Nutritionist Bhakti Arora Kapoor in her recent Instagram post. (Freepik)
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From leafy greens like kale to hearty foods like beans, plants provide non-heme iron, boosting overall health. Animal foods like lean meat and eggs give us heme iron, vital for strong red blood cells. Their iron is easily absorbed, keeping us strong, says Kapoor. (Freepik)
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Quinoa, fortified cereals, clams, and oysters also add to our iron supply. We mix these plant and animal sources to create a strong, healthy body. (istockphoto)
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Eat plenty of foods rich in iron, including dark leafy greens, lentils, chickpeas, beans, tofu, cashew nuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried apricots and figs, quinoa, dark chocolate, and fortified cereals. (Pixabay)
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