Good sources of iron:
Dried apricots, plums, figs, raisins, black treacle, parsley, dark green leafy vegetables, cooked spinach, potatoes, beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, tofu, quinoa, oatmeal, whole grains, cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds...
Iron enriched soy milk, cereals and soy products.
Vitamin C and vitamin B12 are needed for absorption of iron. If you are a vegetarian who wants to get as much iron as possible, taking supplements of these will really help.
Arugula is a delicious green that is high in iron. It's great with spinach, another great source of iron, to make a delicious salad. With some capers and balsamic vinegar you've got a delicious salad.
Eating iron rich foods with some sort of citrus also helps the iron be absorbed better.
A good vegetarian multi-mineral can also provide peace of mind if you are unsure of getting enough iron.
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The body needs iron to function. An iron deficiency can lead to problems like fatigue and anemia. Vegetarians are especially at risk since meat is a good source of large amounts of iron naturally.
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