vegetarians and iron

MsSaturday
MsSaturday Posts: 89 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So, since I have been a vegetarian/pescetarian for about 15+ years I thought I had a pretty well rounded nutritious diet, since starting MFP a few weeks ago I see that I fall really short on my iron every day. I try to make every thing I eat for the most part so I was wondering if any one else with a similar diet could offer tips on how they get their iron, maybe a recipe or two? I know cheerios is packed with iron, but I am looking for a natural plant based source. I also prefer to not take a supplement. Any tips?

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  • monoxidechick
    monoxidechick Posts: 339
    Ya Im always really low as well. I have resorted to watching the number and then toward the end of the day if im not close to 100% I try to take an iron pill. The things that I have noticed that have lots are pumpkin seeds, almonds, other nuts, steel cut oats, quinua, eggs, I eat tuna also, pumpkin, beans, most veggies have some (spinach and carrots), most fortified cereals and some wheat bread products.

    I am looking forward to what others say and maybe this list will help a bit.
  • MsSaturday
    MsSaturday Posts: 89 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/169090-vegetarians-and-iron

    some how this posted twice, some people are offering tips on the other one,lol
    Thanks Monoxide chick, i'm going to try adding pumpkin :)
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