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"Uncovering the Mysteries of Iron: 10 Fascinating Facts Revealed"

Mar 31, 20242 min read



There are many legends circulating around on the topics of iron-source and its origins.Lets discuss what promotes iron absorption, which inhibits source, and which foods you should consume...


  1. Iron stores : A human body absorbs Iron. The highest levels of reserves stem from plants.

  2. Plants provides the body with ample Iron :varied plant foods diet gives the body the amount of iron that it needs

  3. High iron level can be dangerous! These can cause severe issues with the heart.

  4. High iron levels in reservoirs are telling you something : a high level of iron reserves ( ferritin ) may suggest fatty liver

  5. Acidic foods and its relationship with iron : foods which are acidic reduce the iron stores in the body: meat , dairy , eggs , sugar , white flour , alcohol , caffeine .

  6. Caffeine blocks iron absorption : coffee, cocoa, black tea, white tea, green tea , energy drinks and cola

  7. Vitamin C and Iron : Vitamin C helps iron absorption, so it is recommended to eat iron-rich foods with vitamin C -rich foods : Most vegetables are recommended.

  8. Absorption of iron from meat and poultry: The body does not know to regulate the amount of iron absorbed from meat and excess can settle in various organs (liver, thyroid, etc. ) .

  9. Dairy products with iron: Dairy products are really low in iron and can stop the absorption of iron in the body.

  10. Phytic acid and oxalic acids are found in foods such as vegetable full of whole grains and legumes slightly inhibited iron absorption but not in such a way that it will be possible to absorb the iron in general . In fact, this is the way the body absorb as much as it needs.

Plant foods rich in iron : Vegetables : Seaweed , Swiss chard , various other leafy greens , herbs ( parsley , dill , cilantro , etc. ) , artichokes , asparagus , celery , sweet potato and pumpkin . Fruits : avocados , dates , persimmons , strawberries , passion fruit , raspberry , blueberry , watermelon . Beans : Black beans / red / white , Soy ( Edamame ) , peas , chickpeas , lentils all colors . Grain : quinoa , wheat , millet , buckwheat , oats . Nuts and seeds : sesame seeds , cashews , pistachios , almonds .

 

Highlight : Many plant foods contain iron , some amount of higher and some less, but what is important is diversity in the diet.


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