What are some good ways to get iron in the body? I have probs with the iron pill and I can't just live on spinach. Anyone know any good ways?
2006-10-11 05:07:32 · 13 answers · asked by cgswifey 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Broccoli is a good source of iron...but I would take a vitamin like One A Day with Iron
Iron- rich Foods
· clams, cooked, 3 oz (23.8 mg)
· tofu, 1/2 cup firm (13.2 mg)
· raisin bran, ready-to-eat, 3/4 cup (4.5 mg)
· sirloin steak, cooked, 3 oz (2.9 mg)
· shrimp, cooked, 3 oz (2.6 mg)
· black beans, boiled, 1/2 cup (1.8 mg)
· chickpeas, canned, 1/2 cup (1.6 mg)
· turkey breast, 3 oz (0.9 mg)
· bread, whole wheat, 1 slice (0.9 mg)
· chicken breast, skinless, 1/2 breast (0.9 mg)
2006-10-11 05:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have extremely low iron right now, and i'm trying to up it however I can. I found a great iron pill, which i'm taking, it is an over the counter pill, generic store brand, very small and doesn't bother my stomach as long as I take it after I eat. =) BUT, if you eat one bowl of total, that has 100% iron in it, which would help immensly in your case, they have several different kinds now. I really like the yogurt and raisin bran. Also, don't do spinich right now because of the ecoli recall, better safe than sorry. Look for foods that have high iron count. Pork is a good bet as well as oatmeal. (try dressing oatmeal up with honey, yummo!) Good luck in getting your iron count up, I feel much better as i've been doing this for a month now, i'm still not 100%. =)
2006-10-11 12:33:40 · answer #2 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lean red meat is another source of iron. Any green leafy vegetables contain iron, and taking a multivitamin instead of just an iron supplement should help.
2006-10-11 12:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red meat, eggs, green veggies. Also read labels at the supermarket. There are so many foods now a days that are fortified with iron. It may turn out to be your favorite cereal, juice or snack.
2006-10-11 12:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by TrueSoul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
up your vitamin C, it helps the body absorb iron.. and total cereal is a great source of iron! so eat a bowl every morning.
2006-10-11 12:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by pip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am surprised nobody had mentioned LIVER.I have Anemia my self and I suggest you eat liver as often as possible .It work
And sometimes if you fill dizzy try to take a little nap, by the time you get up it will go away.
2006-10-11 12:24:56 · answer #6 · answered by bravo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peanut butter is really good for anemia. Also oatmeal and cream of wheat are a really good source.
2006-10-11 12:37:32 · answer #7 · answered by mamashel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some iron rich foods are clams,oysters,beef,liver of other animals,boiled eggs, banana,yoghurt,asparagus,boiled broccoli,cow's milk,margarine.
2006-10-11 12:16:02 · answer #8 · answered by Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamins with iron in them
2006-10-11 12:09:06 · answer #9 · answered by Lindsay 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have the same problem and my doctor told me to eat red meat and beans!
2006-10-11 12:16:10 · answer #10 · answered by terra_chan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋