What products have iron?

Iron, a versatile and essential nutrient for human beings. Having an iron deficiency can lead you down the garden path into feeling weakened, out of breath and most alarmingly dizzy!

This funky-spunky article has got your back! We will be discussing all products that contain the almighty IRON – from leafy greens to fortified cereals. So without further ado, let’s dive straight in!

Red Meat

Most people know that red meat is chock-full with iron. And so they should know it! Unless you’ve been living under a rock or are a pro-vegan advocate (in which we promise not to judge), then you’ll be aware that both beef and lamb have high levels of heme iron.

Heme irons come from animal proteins; they’re easier for our bodies to absorb than non-heme irons found in plant-based diets. Red meat is KING when it comes to packing your body full of healthy minerals because it’s one of the richest sources of dietary Iron available.

In simple terms – steaks equal strong bones & more energy for days!!

Beans

If you’ve decided trying veganism shouldn’t go ahead after reading about those juicy steaks packing muscles on your bones but still want some other alternatives,, chickpeas may become YOUR NEW BFFS”. They pack as much protein as most meats do – only minus all the fat content.

Chickpeas are easy-to-find and dense enough in nutrition that makes them perfect vegetarian options for adding quality amounts of dietary iron to dishes like falafel or homemade hummus recipes.You won’t miss out on tasty foods just by being Vegan now!!!

Lentils, edamame beans and navy beans are also good choices if chickpeas ain’t yo’ thang’. Incorporating veggie options helps include extra health benefits such as antioxidants AND having lower levels of saturated fat in your meals.

Fortified Cereals

Most breakfast cereals have some sort of vitamin, supplement or mineral added to it. Like the famous slogan says; ‘great taste, less filling’. Well we say… why on earth not?!

The point with fortified cereal for adults is that you can choose an option which also provides a whole bunch more essential minerals and vitamins like Vitamin B12 together with Iron to help greet each day full of nutritional goodness.

This power combo has becoming increasingly ever-popular today via health food bloggers & vloggers jumping on this new wave! Hence cravings will no longer be a problem once waking up hungry after giving your body so much flavourful energy!

Fortified cereals are very accessible from any grocery stores. So check those boxes regularly and earn brownie points during breakfast time making healthy choices – just when you thought being lazy wasn’t such a bad thing….. #noexcuses

Nuts & Seeds

Nuts guys !! nuts!!! Not only is incorporating these specific items🤏 into your diet providing high amounts protein but along comes iron packed inside as well!! Brazil nuts single handily raising our expectations (get it.. cause single-handedly…)with their generous amount present among other nutrients like selenium (antioxidant).

Not everyone likes brazil nuts though – get over yourself already 🐝.
Pumpkin seeds? These salty seedlings contain nearly 2 milligrams (2mg) per cup! Sunflower seeds boast almost double: 3mg per cup!!

You might ask why one would replace diet staples like red meat or leafy greens with them? The answer: diversity is key. Trying different sources wards off monotony-palooza taking over because NOBODY wants THAT 😴

Almonds serve u⅕ cup containing about 0.8-1 mg ironsome while cashews equals about 1/5 cup containing about .7-2.0 mg iron.

Fun tip: Make your own nut butter spread by blending these nuts together, BAM! A source of Iron complete with flexibility to customize flavour may take away the everyday repetitiveness usual spreads endure.

Leafy Greens

Popeye’s ‘go-to’ food for a reason; not because we are what we eat, but it’s true that its “Ironman” holds an abundant amount of IRON (yes ..ironenough.rolls eyes)

It should become mandatory daily serving/consumption to balance adequate amounts ‘in our’ diet though surely better than taking supplements if you prefer natural choices!

Collard greens and kale top the charts offering four grams per cooked choppedup. Whaaaaaat?? If those don’t grow on trees nearby – common spinach hearts remain great alternatives also bringing in more anti-inflammatory benefits among others providing energy for mind & body throughout day!

Yeah leafy greens aren’t as fashionable compared to flashier exotic dishes but trust us: health is always worth fighting for and boredom is no excuse!!!

Can I get an HEEYAH 🌱🐸?

Seafood/Salmon

Fish are important dietary sources, yet are often overlooked in nutrition lists promoting iron intake… Um, did someone say salmon?

Grilled or smoked-taste infused.. whichever way it slides down smoothly leaving taste buds dancing–this fatty fished coupled with being essential source will provide much needed sustenance – protein? ✔️ healthy Omega fats?✔️Magnesium?✔️Phosphorus?✔️ AND finallyyyy …..IRON!!!! The good stuff💪🏼 all working TOGETHER alongside iron strengthens immunity.

Salmon has doesn’t have too many bones so there’s less competition between calcium absorption trying to occur boosting mineral density – couldn’t resist using such a pun – sorry.

Other sea creatures worth investing time into include oysters, mussels and lobster(in moderation due to high mercury content). These fruits from the sea delight in containing a steady supply of Iron which assist protein synthesis and energy metabolism but still be cautions regarding seafood intake!

Top tip: It’s said that pairing vitamin C rich foods alongside Irone-rich dishes helps absorb iron better – Talking about hitting two birds with one stone y’all!!!

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