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lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

Last post 09-25-2006, 1:07 PM by TaintedFreedom. 12 replies.


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08-23-2006, 7:03 PM 28330

missmel06
Joined on 03-28-2006
Melbourne
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lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

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Wondering what food you should eat to get more iron?

A couple of tips:

Vitamin C aids iron absorption. So when taking any supplement or food, take some orange juice, or Vitamin C with it.
Caffeine does block iron, so be sure to limit your intake.

Take a look at a couple of these links:

Iron rich food	Iron Content	RDA % *	Calories
Kidney	8mg	44%	170
Venison	7.8mg	43%	200
Mussels boiled	7mg	39%	90
Liver Pate	7mg	39%	190
Liver Sausage	6.4mg	36%	312
Shrimps canned	5mg	28%	95
Sardines canned	4.5mg	27%	180
Anchovies canned	4mg	22%	285
Whitebait	4mg	22%	310
Pilchards canned	2.7mg	16%	130
Beef lean	2.5mg	16%	240
Other Iron rich foods	Iron content	RDA %	Calories
Thyme ground	124mg	688% *	276
Curry Powder	58mg	321% *	233
Oat & Wheat Bran	45mg	250% *	330
Cinnamon ground	38mg	210% *	-
Garam Masala	33mg	183% *	380
Rosemary	30mg	167% *	330
Oxo cube	24.5mg	136% *	230
Paprika	24mg	133% *	290
Bran Flakes	20mg	111%	320
Ready Brek	13.2mg	73%	373
Special K cereal	13mg	73%	370
Bran Wheat	13mg	73%	205
Sesame Seeds	10mg	55%	11
Black Treacle	9.2mg	54%	260
Soya flour low fat	9mg	50%	350
Wheatgerm	8.5mg	49%	300
Liquorice	8mg	44%	310
Cashew Nuts	6.2mg	34%	610
Blackcurrants canned	5mg	28%	45
Figs dried	4.2mg	23%	205
Bombay Mix	3.8mg	21%	500
Lentils boiled	3.5mg	19%	100
Apricots ready-to-eat	3.5mg	19%	160
Hazelnuts	3.2mg	19%	650
Almonds	3mg	17%	600
Twiglets	3mg	17%	380
Soya beans	3mg	17%	140
Malt bread	2.8mg	16%	270
Wholemeal bread	2.7mg	15%	215
Red Kidney beans	2.5mg	14%	100
Watercress	2.2mg	14%	23

Values for iron rich foods may vary between individual portions, these values should only be used as a guide!

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08-26-2006, 6:24 PM 28658 in reply to 28330

jody72
Joined on 06-05-2006
sydney
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Re: lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

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Thanks for putting this info up .Im really lacking in iron.under my eyes are turning black and also my eyes are a bit yellow i am als getting tired again and my energy is down .I was told it was because my iron is down .

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08-27-2006, 10:30 AM 28675 in reply to 28658

missmel06
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Re: lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

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Ladywolf also said that beetroot was a great source of iron and those ovaltine drinks have 25% RDI in them, so they're worth a try as well jody!

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08-28-2006, 6:46 AM 28749 in reply to 28675

cowgirl
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Re: lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

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hey thanks for posting this mel - superhelpful stuff for this little vego!

luv kaz xx

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08-28-2006, 12:13 PM 28794 in reply to 28749

JDC
Joined on 02-15-2006
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Re: lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

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yeah, great info. I actually bought some multivitamins for the first time in my life. Don't know if they will be okay, but I got Pluravit Women - health and vitality with extra iron, calcium and B vitamins. Hope it goes down well, hate big pills and it smells. Hmm, will see how i go for 30 days, hope i remember to take them.

thanks.

jen

SW: 96.1
CW: 81
GW: 61

Task this week: To get drink more water and try new healthy foods ... !!!

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08-28-2006, 12:32 PM 28799 in reply to 28794

jody72
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Re: lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

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I brought a bottle about 4 months ago but i always forget to take them .I think i have about 5 .

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09-20-2006, 5:02 PM 31270 in reply to 28330

TaintedFreedom
Joined on 02-12-2006
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Re: lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

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~waves~

Ello

Arghsk ye doctor for a prescription for these little beauties!

FERRO-GARDUMET TABLET 325mg

They are basically total iron tablets, im on them at the moment and they are really good for setting the anemia straight, making the skin and hair and nails better..

Arghness

TF

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09-20-2006, 8:39 PM 31285 in reply to 31270

missmel06
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Re: lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

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howdy,
just on the tablets (for those who haven't gone to the docs and are thinking of just getting these), make sure you do go to the doctors for these...even though you can buy them over the counter...because too much iron is a bad thing! It really does need to be given by someone in the know!

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09-20-2006, 9:00 PM 31292 in reply to 31285

TaintedFreedom
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Re: lacking in iron - helpful tips & high iron foods (vegetarian & non-vegetarian)

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I should have mentioned this MM!
Arghness!
Once you are on these however the Doctor will advise you when you will need a blood test so they can check the iron levels in the blood.

Sometimes I Need People To Ask Me How I Am REALLY Doing.