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Need more iron

sftb
sftb Posts: 40
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
My iron is routinely low. Aside from eating liver (I'd rather pull my own teeth out), what (tasty) foods would you recommend to meet daily iron requirements?

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  • 1FitMomof4Girls
    1FitMomof4Girls Posts: 202 Member
    I mix a cup and a half of spinach, whey protein, and fruit OR peanut butter into a smoothie.
  • bka8
    bka8 Posts: 92
    My mom and I both suffer with low iron counts in our blood - she likes to tell me how back in the day, the doctor "perscribed" her to eat red meat every day...how I wish I could do that!! I'm interested in these suggestions too, the smoothie sounds tastey!
  • HoopFire5602
    HoopFire5602 Posts: 423 Member
    I have the same problem, but I am on iron supplements because mine is so low. Here is a grea tlist brought to you by Google:

    http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5559.html
  • mara232
    mara232 Posts: 93 Member
    Meats are the best source. Tofu is high too. I'd recommend you take a vitamin if you are really low. I have this same issue. I use Floradix to get meet my iron needs. It is liquid and easier/faster to absorb. I know whole foods and amazon sell it.


    http://www.floradix.net/
  • sftb
    sftb Posts: 40
    I have the same problem, but I am on iron supplements because mine is so low. Here is a grea tlist brought to you by Google:

    http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5559.html

    Thank-you - very helpful!
  • jgkimo
    jgkimo Posts: 61
    Iron supplements are your best alternative.
  • Chedd
    Chedd Posts: 2
    I am borderline anemic. It runs in my family. I have a soft boiled egg every morning and always keep fresh baby spinach on hand. I like to add it to leftovers before I microwave them and to my salads. My daughter eats it straight out of the bag when she watches TV. Like popcorn! I also take an iron supplement everyday. I find I have more energy doing this.
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