What do I need to eat to gain iron?

Question

I am a vegetarian, so I do not eat meat but I eat seafood. So what am I supposed to eat (that is not meat but you can say some sort of seafood because I eat that) to get iron into my body?

Answer 1

1. Isn't it nice how many people feel the need to define your life? and there is a dictionary term for seafood eating otherwise vegetarians.

2. Do you know you need iron? Most people actually have too much.

3. If blood test show you need iron, go with the green leafys and legumes. However seafood eaters are rarely anemic.

Answer 2

you can eat nails if you need to get some iron. YOu don't eat meat, but you eat seafood. I think seafood is meat, so I don't know how you can call yourself a vegetarian. I"m not a vegetarian, but I know the definition of one, and they don't eat meat. Seafood is meat, and always will be meat.

Answer 3

Dried fruits like apricots, raisins, prunes, dates have good iron. Other foods with significant amount of iron are bran flakes, cream of wheat, breadcrumbs, walnuts, almonds, cashews, watermelon, artichoke, lima beans, navy pea beans, kidney beans, lentils, spinach, tomatoes and list continues. These are just a few to name.

Impotant note: eat iron rich foods with foods that have vitamin C because it helps absord the iron efficiently. Vitamin C rich foods are: apples, apricots, cantaloupe, oranges, pears, pineapples, plums, peaches, strawberries, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, green pepper, lettuce, onions, potatoes, radishes, tomatoes, etc. Avoid eating iron rich foods with dairy products, eggs, foods containing caffaine, and canned or processed foods for they prevent iron absorption.

Just a general advice: eat all foods in moderation and do not exceed the daily iron intake limits as it may harm the body. It is always good idea to consult a professional in case you are not certain. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Just for a point of clarification, if you eat fish, you are not a vegetarian. This is true for "vegetarians" who eat poultry as well.

To respond to your concerns about iron, there is plenty of iron in fish but if you decide to reduce your meat consumption (any flesh is meat, even fish flesh) the sites below may be helpful to you.

Non-meat sources include things such as legumes, mushrooms and dark green leafy veggies such as spinach, kale and Swiss chard. Also things you may not think of such as cocoa powder, wheat bran, Muesli, soy-milk, pistachios, curry powder, ground ginger, sesame seeds and licorice.
Good luck! :)

Answer 5

just take a pill of ferrous sulfate (iron) a day, it will probably make you nausious at first so take with food or before sleeping.

My iron was a 9 two weeks ago (normal is 12) and I started doing this. I got my blood checked 2 days ago now it has risen to 10

take a daily vitamin as well. Peas have iron.

Answer 6

Green leafy vegetable have tons of Iron in them. Spinach and Kale both have tons. Eating them raw makes the iron more absorbable so have a salad.

Answer 7

I don't quite understand your question. Are you a vegetarian or do you eat seafood? You have to clarify which one.

Answer 8

How can you call yourself a vegetarian when you eat seafood? That fish or whatever was alive at one point.

Answer 9

Try to have plenty of Vitamin C in your diet or take a supplement. It helps your body absorb more of the iron you eat into your system.

Answer 10

Most dark green veg have quite a bit of iron in, like spinach and also beetroot has lots of iron in it and i think some kinds of beans... not the most exciting foods, huh? lol