Our Hero, IRON!

There is no sincerer love than the love of food.

George Bernard Shaw

Everyone has a passion for food so what better topic to discuss today than food!!! As discussed in our previous blog post, anaemia may result when the body is iron deficient. One way to maintain healthy levels of iron in the body is to ensure that we consume sufficient iron in our diets. However, what are the foods that are the foods that are high in iron? 

Here are 10!:)

1. Red Meat
• Beef, lamb, liver, kidneys

2. Fish
• Sardines, Anchovies

3. Shellfish
• Prawns, Crabs, Mussels

4. Eggs

5. Nuts and seeds
• hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, walnuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts

6. Leafy green Vegetables
• Kale, Spinach, Broccoli

7. Beans and pulses

• Baked beans, peas, chickpeas, black-eyed beans, kidney beans.

8. Dried Fruits

• Raisins, Prunes

   9. Chocolate

   10. Cereal

Sorry if we made you drool looking at so much food;) We didn't mean it! Nonetheless, we hope you enjoyed looking through all these iron-rich food:) if you know of any other foods that are rich in iron, do share it with us in the comments box below! Have a great dinner, I mean, day!:)

-ANNEBIGAIL :)

ps. consuming vitamin C would help your body better absorb the iron so why not grab a glass of orange juice along with your meal!

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