Healthy Foods that are Great Sources of Iron

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In an article by Everyday Health, they discuss the importance of iron in your diet and some foods that you can eat to attain the much-needed iron.

According to the article, iron is essential for metabolism, muscles and normal bodily functions. The two types of iron discussed are heme iron, which comes from animal sources, and non-heme iron, which comes from plant sources. Heme iron is more easily absorbed by the body, so it is important to eat more non-heme iron if you are a vegetarian to ensure that you get the amount of iron you need.

Below are 11 healthy foods high in iron:

• Eggs
• Red meat, liver and giblets
• Oysters, mussels and clams
• Chickpeas
• Iron-fortified breakfast cereals
• Pumpkin seeds
• Soybeans
• Black beans
• Lentils
• Spinach
• Sesame Seeds

Click here to learn more about each source of iron and review some associated recipes!