Some compounds are found naturally in foods that will limit iron absorption. The following foods, when eaten in large quantity, may prevent iron from being absorbed from the foods you eat.
When you eat foods that contain more vitamin C - like those below, you will increase the body's absorption of iron from foods.
Whole grain cereals and breads - the phytates and fibers may block absorption
Milk and dairy products - the calcium and phosphorus may block absorption
Teas and coffee - Tannic acid found in tea / coffee may prevent iron absorption
A few foods high in iron are lean red meats, potatoes, and leafy greens.
What foods are good source of iron
Spinach
foods high in iron like meat especially liver, then dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, molasses and rasins.
Spinach
iron pills. or foods high in iron like broccoli.
Take an iron supplement or eat foods rich in iron.
the iron in foods is unflavored so no one can actually taste or notice it unless they eat it alone
No. This is an example of free choice.
Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains are the best high fiber foods to eat.
Haeme iron - which comes from animal sources (meat especially and liver, but also eggs)Non haeme iron - which comes from plant sources (spinach, other green vegetables)Eat any food high in iron with a food high in vitamin C - this is especially true for the plant sources of iron, as it will help the iron be better absorbed Learn more about iron - which foods contain the highest amounts of iron, as well as a number of other information about iron, have a look at Related Linksbelow.
No, but eat foods rich in iron or take iron supplements