Question 1

why are iron rich foods green?

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They aren't: Vegetarians exert a lot of influence in the usa, and government publications about "iron-rich foods" include stuff like spinach, which is loaded with iron that you can't absorb or use. Your best source of iron if you do not supplement is meat and liver. If you are found to be iron-deficient, your physician will try to determine why so as not to miss serious disease causing blood loss.

Question 2

what are some healthy, iron-rich foods?

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Iron foods: Red meat, egg yolks, dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards), dried fruit (prunes, raisins), iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels, have to be fortified), beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans, liver and artichokes.

Question 3

what is the best, healthiest way to prepare iron-rich foods?

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Iron foods: Red meat, egg yolks, dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards), dried fruit (prunes, raisins), iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels, have to be fortified), beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans, liver and artichokes.

Question 4

could you tell me what are iron rich foods i can eat daily/weekly for healthy iron levels?

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Diet: Sources of iron - egg yolks, molasses, raisin bran, raisins, prunes, dried apricots, figs, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, lentils, split green peas, enriched cereals, enriched macaroni, spinach, greens, broccoli, lima beans, avocado.  Cook in a cast iron pan.  The following foods can help your body absorb iron better: orange, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit, broccoli, brussels sprouts.

Question 5

what are some tasty iron-rich foods?

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Are you a good chef?: There are plenty of foods containing high amount of iron, but the tastes depend on how they are prepared. Sample of some are pictured here. If you are a good chef or lucky enough to have a spouse (or parents/grandparents) who love being in the kitchen, they can turn virtually any food into tasty dishes. You can simply google up what food contain high-iron and enjoy...Live well. Good luck.

Question 6

what are some foods that are iron-rich?

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Do you like beans?: Meat is your best source of available iron, especially red meat. I respect my peers who won't eat it for ethical reasons; i doubt the strong link to illness that others have claimed, recognizing that real valid studies are hard to do. Beans are quite a good source; iron in spinach is unavailable because it's bound to substances. I'd urge non-meat-eaters to consider supplementing.

Question 7

i think i'm overdosing on iron from eating to much of iron-rich food?  is that possible?

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Only if you have..: It is virtually impossible to od on iron from just consuming iron-rich foods if you don't have some genetic abnormality such as hemochromatosis. Normally, your body will aborb enough iron and the rest will go out the other end. Hemochromatosis: your body will keep hogging the iron and will cause problem if not intervened. If u r curious/concerned, see your doc for a simple blood test. Good luck.

Question 8

what are some foods thats are iron-rich yet low in potassium?

Accepted Answer

Liver & meat: To boost iron levels you can use red meat and liver without worries about increasing potassium levels in persons with kidney disease who are on potassium restriction. However, iron tablets with vitamin c (to help absorption) work better than just adjusting your food, if u are actually iron deficient.

Question 9

which are the iron rich foods that i can give to my 1 yr old?

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IRON RICH FOODS: Eggs, green leafy veggies, legumes, liver, etc.

Question 10

iron rich foods that i need to stay away from due to having polycythemia?

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Iron rich foods: Plant sources of iron-rich food include dark green, leafy vegetables, dried fruit, iron-enriched cereals, beans, lentils , chickpeas, soybeans, and artichokes. Lima beans are especially good, as are spinach and broccoli. Blackstrap molasses is another iron-rich food option. Here are some top iron-rich plant foods: prune juice,  walnuts, red meat, egg yolks, and liver,  seafood, shellfish, gibblets.

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