What are the best foods that contain Iron?

Question

Preferably cook free for people on the go....

Answer 1

Best Sources of Iron
Liver, any kind
Pork loin
Oysters
Clams
Sardines
Molasses
Raisin bran

Good Sources of Iron
Lean beef
Shrimp
Tuna
Raisins
Prunes
Dried apricots
Figs
Kidney beans
Pinto beans
Navy beans
Lentils
Split green peas
Enriched cereals
Enriched macaroni
Spinach
Greens
Broccoli
Lima beans
Avocado

Fair Sources of Iron
Turkey
Chicken
Salmon
Haddock
Cod
Tofu
Sesame seeds
Nuts
Peanut butter
Eggs
Strawberry
Banana
Raspberries
Blueberries
Tomatoes


if you eat iron rich food you should also consume a source of vitamin C to assist in uptake.

Foods high in Vitamin C: Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Strawberries, Raspberries, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Kale, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Sweet potatoes

Answer 2

Spinach, broccoli, dried apricots, raisins, figs, some nuts.
Cooked: lentils, legumes like pinto and navy beans.
Meat contains some iron. Shellfish too.
Molasses is high in iron- drizzle some on oatmeal for a high-iron protein breakfast. Most grain cereals have it.
To increase your absorption of iron, drink a glass of orange juice when you eat iron-rich foods. The ascorbic acid in the juice boosts the body's ability to absorb iron.
If you do take a supplement, take it at night- it's easier on the body. SlowFe is one good brand.

Answer 3

WHAT FOODS CONTAIN THE MOST IRON?

High protein foods like:



Red meats
Liver
Liverwurst
Tuna fish
Shellfish
Egg yolks
Beans like lima, pinto, kidney
Peas such as green split, or lentils

Cereals like:



Total
Special K
Product 19
Oatmeal
Cream of Wheat
All other "iron fortified"

Other foods like:



Collard greens
Spinach
Kale
Turnip greens
Dried fruits
Prune juice
Molasses

WHAT FOODS HELP US ABSORB MORE IRON FROM FOODS?

When you eat foods that contain more vitamin C - like those below, you will increase the body's absorption of iron from foods.



Oranges or orange juice
Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
Tomatoes or tomato juice
V8 juice
V8 Splash juice
Strawberries
Cantaloupe
Kiwi fruit
Green peppers
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower

Answer 4

Take an iron supplement
www.drugstore.com

or try these foods:

Apple with skin

Bread, whole wheat

Corn flakes

Corn tortilla, enriched

Cream of wheat, instant



Grapenuts

Hummus

Kidney beans

Lentils

Peanut butter

Peas

Pistachios

Raisins

Soy milk

Spinach


Tofu

White rice, enriched

Answer 5

Baby spinach, watercress, stout, guinness. There are probably lots of raw things you can eat with a high iron content. For cooked - liver is good - if you season some flour with salt and black pepper, dip the liver in coating both sides and fry for a few minutes it is actually really quite nice!

Answer 6

Spinach, red meat... cook free would mean iron supplements like feroglobin capsules

Answer 7

You can buy ready-cooked packages of roast beef, turkey, chicken, etc. at your supermarket--in the lunchmeat aisle. Meat has the most iron, but raisins have some.

Answer 8

Dark vegtables, and meats.

You can't expect quality nutrition on a rush.
But if you're that desperate for iron intake, you might as well take an iron supplement.

Answer 9

The following foods are relatively high in iron: red meat, chicken, pork, fortified breakfast cereal, bran, pumpkin seeds, blackstrap molasses, soybean nuts, spinach, red kidney beans, lima beans, prune juice, pretzels, rice, raisins, and prunes.

Answer 10

Raw Broccoli.
Or cooked liver, and Broccoli.
I think Turnips and horseradish also supplies iron, but I 'm not sure.