Boost Your Iron Levels

UP YOUR IRON..
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To answer your question @meechity ?
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Getting enough iron can be tough for people who don’t eat a lot of red meat, in pregnancy and for Vegetarians and Vegans.
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The Iron in non-animal sources (non-haem iron) is not as easily absorbed as iron from animal sources (Haem iron). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Listed are some of the best vegan sources from the top left corner
• Beans (black beans, chick peas, kidney beans, etc)
• Lentils
• Tofu
• Leafy greens (Spinach, Kale, Broccoli ?)
• Quinoa
• Tempeh
• Soy beans (Edamame)
• Chia seeds
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Tips for enhancing absorption:
✔️Avoid tea, coffee or cocoa during or directly before or after meals. Polyphenols in these drinks inhibit iron absorption
✔️Calcium also hinders iron absorption so avoid having high calcium foods 30 mins pre and post iron intake
✔️Pairing non-haem iron containing foods with foods rich in Vitamin C enhances absorption. This is easy for leafy greens because they’re high in Vitamin C also ????

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