What foods are rich in iron?
Posted in Other - Food & Drink | Asked by Blue Eyed Vegan | 2012-02-20 11:27:24 | (18) answers

What foods are rich in iron that are NOT meat or dairy products?

by sam      2012-03-06 13:27:41

spinach, brussell sprouts.

by DcodeMas...      2012-03-06 03:27:30

spinach, turnips, beans...

by sam      2012-03-05 21:27:39

spinach, brussell sprouts.

by Dreaming of Sleep      2012-03-05 20:27:41

I see you are Vegan. I am guessing you haven't been very long because you should know in order to consume to recommended amount of Iron you need to take an Iron supplement.

by Cammie      2012-03-04 16:27:33

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/top-1…Top 10 Iron-Rich FoodsEat these to pump up your dietBy Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LDWebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert ColumnIt used to be called "iron-poor blood," but now we know it as anemia. Whatever you call it, one way to help treat it is to eat foods rich in iron (most doctors recommend taking a supplement, too).To boost the amount of iron in your diet, try these foods:Red meat Egg yolks Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards) Dried fruit (prunes, raisins) Iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels) Mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops) Turkey or chicken giblets Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans You can remove the foods you don't want to eat. Iron Jump to: Functions : Dietary Sources : Required Intakes : Meal Plan Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin, transporting oxygen in the blood to all parts of the body. It also plays a vital role in many metabolic reactions. Iron deficiency can cause anaemia resulting from low levels of haemoglobin in the blood. Iron deficiency is the most widespread mineral nutritional deficiency both in Britain and worldwide. FunctionsIron is essential for the formation of haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood. The iron in haemoglobin combines with oxygen and transports it through the blood to the body's tissues and organs. The body contains between 3.5 and 4.5g of iron, 2/3 of which is present in haemoglobin. The remainder is stored in the liver, spleen and bone-marrow. A small amount is present as myoglobin, which acts as an oxygen store in muscle tissue. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia. Iron stores in the body become depleted and haemoglobin synthesis is inhibited. Symptoms of anaemia include tiredness, lack of stamina, breathlessness, headaches, insomnia, loss of appetite and pallor. All these symptoms are associated with decreased oxygen supply to tissues and organs. Iron also plays an important role in the immune system, people with low iron levels having lowered resistance to infection. Research has also shown iron deficiency to be associated with impaired brain function, and iron deficiency in infants can result in impaired learning ability and behavioural problems. Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional problem both in Britain and worldwide. It has been stated that 2/3 of children and women of child-bearing age in developing countries suffer from iron deficiency, 1/3 suffering from severe deficiency and anaemia. In developed countries, between 10-20% of child-bearing age women are said to be anaemic. Iron is the least plentiful nutrient in the typical British diet and anaemia is fairly common in the UK. Dietary SourcesDietary iron exists in two different forms. Haem iron only exists in animal tissues, whilst in plant foods iron is present as non-haem iron. In a mixed omnivore diet around 25% of dietary iron is non-haem iron. Non-haem iron is less easily absorbed by the body than is haem iron. The amount of iron absorbed from various foods ranges from around 1 to 10% from plant foods and 10 to 20% from animal foods. The absorption of iron is influenced by other constituents of a meal. Phytates, oxalates and phosphates present in plant foods can inhibit absorption, as can tannin in tea. Fibre may also inhibit absorption. Vitamin C greatly increases the absorption of non-haem iron. Foods rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, green peppers, and fresh leafy green vegetables. Citric acid, sugars, amino acids and alcohol can also promote iron absorption. Iron absorption can also be influenced by the amount of iron in the diet. Lowered levels of iron in the diet result in improved absorption. http://www.vegsoc.org/info/iron.htmlI am sure you can look up many more sources.

by Cammie      2012-03-04 02:27:34

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/top-1…Top 10 Iron-Rich FoodsEat these to pump up your dietBy Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LDWebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert ColumnIt used to be called "iron-poor blood," but now we know it as anemia. Whatever you call it, one way to help treat it is to eat foods rich in iron (most doctors recommend taking a supplement, too).To boost the amount of iron in your diet, try these foods:Red meat Egg yolks Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards) Dried fruit (prunes, raisins) Iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels) Mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops) Turkey or chicken giblets Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans You can remove the foods you don't want to eat. Iron Jump to: Functions : Dietary Sources : Required Intakes : Meal Plan Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin, transporting oxygen in the blood to all parts of the body. It also plays a vital role in many metabolic reactions. Iron deficiency can cause anaemia resulting from low levels of haemoglobin in the blood. Iron deficiency is the most widespread mineral nutritional deficiency both in Britain and worldwide. FunctionsIron is essential for the formation of haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood. The iron in haemoglobin combines with oxygen and transports it through the blood to the body's tissues and organs. The body contains between 3.5 and 4.5g of iron, 2/3 of which is present in haemoglobin. The remainder is stored in the liver, spleen and bone-marrow. A small amount is present as myoglobin, which acts as an oxygen store in muscle tissue. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia. Iron stores in the body become depleted and haemoglobin synthesis is inhibited. Symptoms of anaemia include tiredness, lack of stamina, breathlessness, headaches, insomnia, loss of appetite and pallor. All these symptoms are associated with decreased oxygen supply to tissues and organs. Iron also plays an important role in the immune system, people with low iron levels having lowered resistance to infection. Research has also shown iron deficiency to be associated with impaired brain function, and iron deficiency in infants can result in impaired learning ability and behavioural problems. Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional problem both in Britain and worldwide. It has been stated that 2/3 of children and women of child-bearing age in developing countries suffer from iron deficiency, 1/3 suffering from severe deficiency and anaemia. In developed countries, between 10-20% of child-bearing age women are said to be anaemic. Iron is the least plentiful nutrient in the typical British diet and anaemia is fairly common in the UK. Dietary SourcesDietary iron exists in two different forms. Haem iron only exists in animal tissues, whilst in plant foods iron is present as non-haem iron. In a mixed omnivore diet around 25% of dietary iron is non-haem iron. Non-haem iron is less easily absorbed by the body than is haem iron. The amount of iron absorbed from various foods ranges from around 1 to 10% from plant foods and 10 to 20% from animal foods. The absorption of iron is influenced by other constituents of a meal. Phytates, oxalates and phosphates present in plant foods can inhibit absorption, as can tannin in tea. Fibre may also inhibit absorption. Vitamin C greatly increases the absorption of non-haem iron. Foods rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, green peppers, and fresh leafy green vegetables. Citric acid, sugars, amino acids and alcohol can also promote iron absorption. Iron absorption can also be influenced by the amount of iron in the diet. Lowered levels of iron in the diet result in improved absorption. http://www.vegsoc.org/info/iron.htmlI am sure you can look up many more sources.

by Boreas      2012-03-04 01:27:27

Top ten foods highest in iron:http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articl…Most are vegetables and one of the highest in dark chocolate!

by Eagle Eye      2012-03-03 21:27:31

spinach, asparagus, lentils, liver.

by Eagle Eye      2012-03-03 05:27:33

spinach, asparagus, lentils, liver.

by Wanda      2012-03-02 05:27:32

Breakfast cereals are a good source of iron... check the labels.Beans and lentils, baked potatoes with the skin on, canned beans, enriched pasta, asparagus, dark leafy greens, artichokes, soybeans, dried fruit (prunes and raisins)Hope this helps answer your question.

by ! ICE CREAM ! ='O)      2012-03-02 00:27:36

collard greens , turnips, beans, some cereal .... :)

by DcodeMas...      2012-02-29 03:27:36

spinach, turnips, beans...

by Dreaming of Sleep      2012-02-29 00:27:38

I see you are Vegan. I am guessing you haven't been very long because you should know in order to consume to recommended amount of Iron you need to take an Iron supplement.

by ! ICE CREAM ! ='O)      2012-02-27 17:27:40

collard greens , turnips, beans, some cereal .... :)

by Kimberly F      2012-02-26 00:27:30

spinach

by Wanda      2012-02-24 19:27:29

Breakfast cereals are a good source of iron... check the labels.Beans and lentils, baked potatoes with the skin on, canned beans, enriched pasta, asparagus, dark leafy greens, artichokes, soybeans, dried fruit (prunes and raisins)Hope this helps answer your question.

by Boreas      2012-02-21 01:27:35

Top ten foods highest in iron:http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articl…Most are vegetables and one of the highest in dark chocolate!

by Kimberly F      2012-02-20 14:27:27

spinach