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Red meats are the best sources of ferrous sulfate (iron). Green veg are a good sources, but the iron is "non-haem" iron, which is less easily absorbed by the body. Only meat contains haem iron. Dried fruit also contains some (non-haem) iron. Also, shellfish is a fairly good source of (haem) iron, as is kidney and liver (from any animal).
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The most bioavailable form of iron is from meat, so if you need to increase your blood iron levels, and you are not vegetarian, eat meat. If you are vegetarian, than you can eat iron pills and a lot of green vegetables like spinage and broccoli along with Vitamin C. The vitamin C, when given with plant forms of iron, will help it to absorb better, though the form of iron in plants is still not very absorbable.
Meat is a good source of both protein and iron. Liver is an even richer source. Other sources includelentils, lima beans, kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, and soybeans. Raisins are also a high source of iron.
The most bioavailable form of iron is from meat, so if you need to increase your blood iron levels, and you are not vegetarian, eat meat. If you are vegetarian, than you can eat iron pills and a lot of green vegetables like spinage and broccoli along with Vitamin C. The vitamin C, when given with plant forms of iron, will help it to absorb better, though the form of iron in plants is still not very absorbable.
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia which may be caused my a diet that is low in iron. Symptoms include: lack of energy, abnormal paleness of lack of skin color, irritability, increased heart rate, swollen tongue, enlarged spleen and pica (condition where you crave non-food items such as chalk). Meat and poultry are excellent sources of iron. Beef, lamb, pork, liver and dark meat chicken and turkey are good choices to increase your iron intake. Additionally, shellfish, leafy greens such as kale and broccoli and beans are also good sources. If you are concerned that you are not getting enough iron in your diet, talk to you doctor about iron supplements. He may perform a blood test to confirm that your iron stores are low.
There are a lot of good reasons to enjoy dates. They are good sources of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, and minerals including manganese and copper.
Iron was one the sources in the industrial revolution.
True Lean meats, poultry, fish, and eggs are the most concentrated source of protein. Many of these animal proteins are also good sources of iron and zinc.
Heme iron comes from animal sources, while non-heme iron comes from plant sources, so I believe that because mussels are animals, mussels therefore do contain heme iron. Fish also contains heme iron.
Black pepper is an excellent source of manganese, a very good source of iron and vitamin K, and a good source of dietary fiber and copper.