7 Healthy Foods That Are Good Sources Of Iron

By Md Ijaj Khan
02 Nov 2022, 17:33 IST

Intro

Anaemia, or iron deficiency, affects the red blood cells' ability to carry oxygen to the body's tissues, which can lead to several health issues.

Eggs And Red Meat

Eggs, red meat, liver, and giblets are excellent sources of heme iron.

Oysters, Mussels, and Clams

Seafood is incredibly rich in minerals and other healthy nutrients. The iron content of clams, mussels, and oysters is high.

Chickpeas

Legumes such as chickpeas have 3.7 mg of iron per cup, which makes them a superior source of iron.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they have a lot of iron content. One spoonful of raw pumpkin seeds without shells has 2.7 mg of iron.

Lentils

Cooked lentils offer an excellent source of the mineral with about 6.59 mg per cup making it another legume with lots of iron content.

Spinach

Spinach is an excellent source of iron. 1 cup of healthy green offers 3.72 mg of iron as well as some protein, fibre, and calcium, vitamins A and E.

Conclusion

If consumed in accordance with a doctor's advice, these meals may help you meet your body's iron requirements. Excessive intake of iron may also have negative effects on the body.