Iron deficient and in need of vegetarian options

lindsaypx33

Hey everyone, new to the dieting game and in need of some tips. The title pretty much says it all. I'm low in iron and in need of vegetarian options!

Thanks so much!!

Lindsay

lindsaypx33

Also calcium!

ldrosophila

spinach, kale, chard other green leafies remember to add some sort of food high in vitamin C like lemons or strawberries to help increase the absorption of the iron from the leafies. Try cooking with cast iron if you cook with something acidic like tomato it will help increase the iron content. Some nuts like almonds. Try a fortified nut or grain milk. Dried fruit. Even baby rice cereal mixed in with something.

lindsaypx33

Very helpful, thank you!

Need2Exerc1se

What do you eat for protein? Beans are a good source of iron.

White beans are also a pretty good source of calcium.

jgnatca

How about almond milk for the calcium?

mygnsac

Iron...

Potatoes,
Black Strap Molasses
Dried Apricots
Cinnamon
Lima Beans
Black Eyed Peas
Black Beans
Dark Chocolate
Pumpkin Seed
Sunflower Seeds
Cooked Spinach
Sun Dried Tomatoes
Tofu
Prune Juice

Etc. Google for lots of lists.

BootCampC

what you need is a good tossed salad :0

kozinskey

You can also look at low-dose iron supplements. They're OTC in the US. I take a 27mg supplement most days with an orange because the Vitamin C helps make sure it gets absorbed.