Sources of Iron

Foods that contain iron:-

This nutrient plays a main role in storing and transferring oxygen throughout the body and not enough amount of iron can leave you feeling exhausted and even short of breath. Here is a list of foods:-

Clams and mussels:-

If you are salivating for seafood, make your choice on the iron rich mollusks. Just 99 grams contains a whopping 40 to 150% of the daily recommended value of iron.

Sirloin:-

Generally, your body absorbs iron most efficiently from meat sources. If you are in the mood to splurge, one or two slices of sizzling sirloin is an excellent way to protect your waistline.

Spinach:-

Sources are dark green leafy veggies, such as spinach, prunes, broccoli, raisins dried apricots, seeds, nuts, dried peas and beans and cereals, pastas and breads, fortified with iron.Try dressing the raw greens with toppings rich in vitamin C such as mandarin, oranges or bell peppers and finish it off with vinaigrette based on citrus. Vitamin C increases iron absorption, so eat more brightly colored vegetables and fruits. 

Cereal:-

Breakfast cereals,like corn,bran and wheat flakes are sources of iron.They also contain great sources of fiber and vitamins.

Chicken liver:-

Cooked, mashed or tossed with pasta, chicken liver is very easy to make plus fortified with iron. One ounce contains almost a fifth of the daily recommended iron.

Ham:-

For a simple way to pack in the iron, bring along some sliced ham in a salad or sandwich before you hit the road. Sliced meat may be a, delicious, no-stress way to boost your iron.
Iron count of dark chocolate is about 4 mg. According to experts dark chocolate can give you enough iron.

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