best way to get enough iron???

jenmac82005

Every day , I never get close to my recommended amount of iron, I have been trying to eat things that have iron in it, but its hard to find things that are low calorie, low fat that are high in iron. Should I take a supplement? I have heard that lack of iron in your diet can cause you to be tired, so I would like to see what a boost in iron would do for me.....help please!!

FemininGuns

Try eating liver twice a week

petchonka82

I take a multi-vitamin. I'm taking Womens One A Day now.

BakingGranny

Multi-vitamin PLUS iron.

Ral263

I would NOT rec Liver actually-- there are lots of toxins in animal livers, not to mention that they are very fatty.
Try to consume these foods with some kind of citrus--- it enhances the absorption.
Try NOT to consume them with tea or coffee-- tanins block absorption.

Oysters 3 ounces 13.2 mg
Prune juice 1/2 cup 5.2
Clams 2 ounces 4.2
Walnuts 1/2 cup 3.75
Chickpeas 1/2 cup 3.0
Bran flakes 1/2 cup 2.8
Cashew nuts 1/2 cup 2.65
Shrimp 3 ounces 2.6
Raisins 1/2 cup 2.55
Sardines 3 ounces 2.5
Spinach 1/2 cup 2.4
Lima beans 1/2 cup 2.3
Kidney beans 1/2 cup 2.2
Turkey, dark meat 3 ounces 2.0
Prunes 1/2 cup 1.9
Roast beef 3 ounces 1.8
Green peas 1/2 cup 1.5
Peanuts 1/2 cup 1.5
Potato 1 1.1
Sweet potato 1/2 cup 1.0
Green beans 1/2 cup 1.0
Egg 1 1.0

RoyaDee

I take Euro-Fer iron supplements, I know where I live I don't need a prescription but you do need to ask the pharmacist for them specifically.

HelenTheKitchen

Unless your doctor tells you to, DO NOT TAKE AN IRON SUPPLEMENT! You shouldn't even take a vitamin with iron unless told. I have suffered from anemia my whole life and I'm a nursing student, I know a lot on the subject. If your concerned about your iron levels ask your dr. to test them. If you want to incorporate more into your diet the best food are:

* Red meat
* Egg (especially the yolks)
* Dark, leafy greens
* Dried fruit
* Whole grains
* Beans, lentils, chick peas, edamame, artichokes
* Liver

DrumlineGirl

Also, cooking on an iron cast skillet adds iron to your food!

jenmac82005

thanks you guys, especially Helen, that sounds like a good idea. I wont take anything unless Dr. orders!

jenmac82005

I actually found a great cereal.....Multigrain Cheerios, they are 100% daily value of Iron! among other necessary vitamins!