2007-02-02 08:17:10 · 20 answers · asked by ross f 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Eat lots of green veg; spinach is the number one for this. I wouldn't worry too much unless you have an iron deficiency. The key is to eat a balanced diet; meat eater or not..
2007-02-02 08:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by madfairy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
All beans and deep green vegetables are rich in iron, but I would suggest you take a small iron supplement if you're vegetarian/vegan -- nothing too high in dosage as your stomach might disagree with a larger dosage.
Dried fruits, nuts, molasses, wholegrain breads, beans and lentils, green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals and grains are all good.
Also, avoid caffeine and milk around the times you eat these or take your supplement. Caffeine and calcium inhibit the absorbtion of iron. Iron is best absorbed with vitamin C present.
Good luck. ^^
2007-02-02 09:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by meikai_derushie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just carry on eating your veg and try to include as many greens as possible, but also ask your chemist for some Ferrous Sulphate ( Iron Tablets ) as they really do help a lot too !.
2007-02-04 00:36:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Blues 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything green has iron in it. You might also take iron supplements too. To get enough protein in your diet eating any kind of beans are good for you and eggs are also good.
2007-02-02 08:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by devilgal031948 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any dark green veggies contain lots of iron. Your body needs Vitamin C to absorb it though. So a juice with your meal is advisable.
2007-02-03 02:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Kathryn P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a multivitamin and eat iron fortified processed food. Certain vegetables might have iron in them, although I don't remember which ones.
2007-02-02 12:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by metalheart19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mushrooms
2007-02-02 09:17:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beans/legumes.
Fake meats are also high in iron if you like that sort of thing.
2007-02-02 09:10:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently 3 dried apricots a day are what you need to give you your RDA of iron.
2007-02-04 03:45:23 · answer #9 · answered by heddo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulses, wholemeal bread, wheat bran, papadums, cashew nuts, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, green leafy veg, watercress, sea veg, basil, mint, parsley, blackcurrants, drierd fruits (raisins, prunes, figs,peaches) cocoa also fortified cereals - supplements. eggs (if you eat them).
Do make sure you get plenty of Vit C (citrus fruits/berries etc) enhances absorption.
2007-02-06 00:39:56 · answer #10 · answered by Bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋