6 Vegetarian Iron-Rich Foods To Treat Deficiency

By Kanak Tiwari
30 Aug 2023, 16:15 IST

Iron deficiency has become very common in individuals. Here are some Indian foods you must eat to increase your iron intake. Swipe to know more!

Beans

Add rajma, chickpeas, and lobia to your diet as they have a high amount of iron in them.

Nuts

  Almonds, pine nuts, macadamia nuts, and cashews are a few of the nuts that, on average, offer 4 mg of iron per cup.

MUSHROOMS

Mushrooms are rich in essential minerals and vitamins and are an excellent source of iron.

TOFU

Made from soybeans, tofu is a rich source of iron, and calcium. It can be crucial for fighting iron deficiency.

SPINACH

One cup of spinach offers around 7mg of iron. Other than this, spinach also helps in the effective absorption of iron.

Cumin

Rich in antioxidants Cumin is also packed with iron. One teaspoon of cumin can give you around 20% of your daily iron needs.

CONCLUSION

Iron deficiency is a serious problem and shouldn't be ignored. Consult a doctor before making dietary changes.