Foods that are rich in iron?

Question

Hi. What are some good foods that are rich in iron? Thanks!

Answer 1

Foods that are a good source of iron include:

liver
lean red meats, including beef, pork, lamb
seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, etc.
beans, including kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils
iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and pasta
greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens
tofu
vegetables, including broccoli, swiss chard, asparagus, parsley, watercress, brussel sprouts
chicken and turkey
blackstrap molasses
nuts
egg yolks
dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes, dates and apricots

Check food labels to find foods fortified with iron, including:

Instant Oatmeal
Ready-to-eat Cereals, such as Total, Product 19, Raisin Bran
Grits
Iron Kids Bread
Carnation Instant Breakfast Mix
Pasta

Answer 2

Lettuce has a bit or iron. Dark green is best when it comes to vegies. You dont have to just rely on veg though. Eggs, wholemeal bread, fortified cereals, pastas and rices. Red meat, especially liver if you like it. White meat, fish, shellfish is brilliant, nuts and dried apricots. Nearly everything has iron in it but these are among the best. Watch out though because many of these foods are high in cholesterol. You'll be alright short term though. The main aim is to get your iron levels up. Just a couple of tips that will be relevant whether you do it all by diet, or end up taking iron supplements. Sometimes things we eat and drink can block iron absorption. Dont drink tea an hour before and after a meal. The tannins will block iron. Same with milk products. Dont have them around meal time because calcium also blocks iron. Have a glass of orange juice with your meal, or meals with loads of tomato like pasta sauces etc are great. Vitamin C almost doubles your iron absorption. One more thing. Iron comes out in your sweat so stay cool.

Answer 3

Im iron deficiency anemic, so i know how you feel. here ya go!
Clams
Pork Liver
Oysters
Chicken Liver
Mussels
Beef Liver
Beef
Shrimp
Sardines
Turkey
Enriched breakfast cereals
Cooked beans and lentils
Pumpkin seeds
Blackstrap Molasses
Canned beans
Baked potato with skin
Enriched pasta
Canned asparagus

Answer 4

When I was a 12 year old anemic, I had to eat chicken liver 3 times a week. Poor Mom had to be very creative with that stuff, but I'm still thanking her.

Answer 5

Broccoli

Answer 6

Liver, Kidneys and Green veg

Answer 7

liver, lentils, beans, lean red meat, broccoli
I had anemia and these did me good. try it!

Answer 8

go & see what Swirly the cat told you that should about cover it all. thumbs up on that.

Answer 9

stuff tat is stored in tins (iron)

Answer 10

liver