8 Fruits That Can Prevent Iron Deficiency

By Chitra Shah
26 Dec 2023, 13:00 IST

Iron deficiency can cause anaemia, and it has many painful symptoms like fatigue, pale skin, and dizziness. Tap to learn the top fruits that can prevent iron deficiency.

POMEGRANATE

Pomegranates provide a good amount of iron and vitamin C combination, aiding the absorption of iron.

APRICOTS

Apricots are rich in vitamin C and iron; they can help to enhance the body's uptake of non-heme (plant) iron.

STRAWBERRIES

High in vitamin C, strawberries can help you assimilate iron and can prevent iron deficiency.

KIWI

Kiwi is a juicy fruit rich in vitamin C, which can improve the absorption of non-heme iron.

ORANGES

Oranges are rich in vitamin C and can help the body absorb iron when taken with foods high in iron.

GUAVA

Guava is a tropical fruit with high levels of vitamin C. It helps the body to absorb iron.

PAPAYA

High in vitamin C, papaya may help prevent iron deficiency, as to is rich in iron and vitamin C.

WATERMELON

Besides being a fruit rich in water, watermelon is also high in iron and an excellent source of vitamin C.

CONCLUSION

You can add these fruits to your diet to prevent iron deficiency. Consult a healhhcare professional for personalised advice.