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Veg Food for Iron Deficiency

Improve iron absorption from plant-based foods, eat them with a source of vitamin C,

IRON RICH FOOD

Lentils are not only good source of of protein, fiber, and folate.But also one cup of cooked lentils contains about 6.6 mg of iron, which is 37% of the Daily Value (DV). 

LENTILS

Half a cup of tofu provides 3.4 mg of iron, or 19% of the DV.And is also a good source of protein,, calcium, and  magnesium, .

 TOFU

Spinach is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K. One cup of cooked spinach has about 2.7 mg of iron, or 15% of the DV.

SPINACH

One cup of cooked quinoa contains 2.7 mg of iron, or 15% of the DV. It is also a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids that your body needs.

QUINOA

Black beans are a good source of fiber, protein, and folate.Cooked half cup of  it provides around 1.8 mg iron, or 10% of the DV.

BLACK BEANS

Half a cup of cashews has about 1.5 mg of iron, or 8% of the DV. They are also a good source of magnesium, copper, and manganese.

CASHEWS

One cup of cooked white button mushrooms contains about 2.7 mg of iron, or 15% of the DV. These are also a good source of vitamin D, selenium, and copper.

MUSHROOM

One cup of cooked chickpeas contains about 2.4 mg of iron, or 13% of the DV. Its also a good source of protein, fiber, and folate.

CHICKPEA

Half  cup of dried apricots contains about 1.5 mg of iron, or 8% of the DV. They are also a good source of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium.

DRIED APRICOT