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8 Vegetarian Sources of Iron
Feeling sleepy and rundown lately? You may not be getting enough iron. A woman needs
18 milligrams a day. Beef, chicken, and fish are great sources, but if you aren't big into those foods or a vegetarian, check out these eight sources that will help you meet your RDI.
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Who knew about peaches??? How about seaweed / sea veggies -- great source of iron too!!
1Good to know for everyone!
2thanks for this. i'm a vegetarian and certainly lack iron. vitamin B is a big issue too. i took at look at vitamin B deficiencies and found birth control can be a factor... http://sweettater.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/birth-control-steals-your-vit...
3This is some great info. Thanks!
4Blackstrap molasses and sesame seeds are also good sources of iron. Adding a little lemon juice when you eat iron-rich foods helps your body to better absorb the iron.
5Yes, I'll add to what a previous poster said. Spinach and other plants may have a high iron content, but that form of iron is not always easily absorbed by the body. Vitamin C does improve the uptake, so grab a glass of OJ or add some orange slices.
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