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Question by  arun36 (8)

What are some foods containing iron?

I have been told I need more iron in my diet.

 
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Answer by  KathyB (276)

Iron-rich foods include potatoes, watercress, watermelon, corn, chicken and turkey, beef, broccoli, green beans, peas, asparagus, brussel sprouts, most legumes including black beans, lima beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, navy beans, grains like brown rice, whole wheat bread and oatmeal and enriched pastas, seafood and liver, soy milk, tofu. You can find many resources by doing a Google search.

 
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Answer by  Worksforme (467)

This can be found in any of the leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, kale, turnip greens, etc. It can also be found in red meats, chicken, liver, eggs, seafood, shellfish, beans, artichokes, walnuts, prune juice, artichokes, lentils and chickpeas. And don't forget dried fruits are full of iron.

 
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Answer by  Cecilia (2828)

The old standby is broccoli, but you can also eat spinach, kale and other green vegetables. Some folks reccomend citric acid to help the body absorb the iron. Try tomatoes.

 
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Answer by  jb68 (207)

Red meat and liver are iron rich, as are beans and green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli. Some prepared foods (such as cereal and pasta) are iron-fortified.

 
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Answer by  k84 (5)

For iron, try the following: liver, beef, pork, lamb, oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, shrimp, kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy and lentil beans, cereals, breads, rice, pasta, collard, turnip and mustard greens, kale, spinach, tofu, broccoli, asparagus, parsley, watercress, brussel sprouts, chicken, turkey, nuts, eggs, raisins, prunes, dates and apricots.

 
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