Iron and vegetarians

[watercolor]

Don't know if there are any vegetarians out there, however I need to keep my iron intake up with/without popping extra pills every day. What are some foods that have worked for you? And does Vit C help with the absorption of the iron?

 

[RoseRed]

Spinach.

 

[Nickel]

The Vegetarian Society - Information Sheet - iron

 

[MichelleLea]

Black strap molasses. If your not "totally" vegetarian mix a tablespoon in a glass of milk or pour it over your pancakes (buckwheat) pancakes. Its strong, but its FULL of iron.

But eat more greens in their rawest form if your able to.

 

[bubblescubed]

But eat more greens in their rawest form if your able to.

yes, the raw dark leafy greens are the best way to get your iron. I make fruit smoothies and add a handful of kale and spinach. That gives you the iron in it's natural state and the fruit gives you the vitamin C.

 

[MichelleLea]

yes, the raw dark leafy greens are the best way to get your iron. I make fruit smoothies and add a handful of kale and spinach. That gives you the iron in it's natural state and the fruit gives you the vitamin C.

That sounds much better than the blackstrap. What are the parts? i.e., amounts of each...

TY

 

[morningbell]

Don't know if there are any vegetarians out there, however I need to keep my iron intake up with/without popping extra pills every day. What are some foods that have worked for you? And does Vit C help with the absorption of the iron?

Vitamin C is VERY important in the absorption of Iron.....

You can buy Floradix Iron and Herbs, completely vegan and safe for pregnant women to take. It doesn't taste gross either. Pick it up at any natural foods store in your area.

I love this salad

Spinach citrus salad is
mix to taste:
baby spinach
mandarin oranges drained (if canned) reserve some for dressing
red onion slices
cucumbers (optional)

for the dressing....
whisk or "Magic Bullet" together (again to taste)
evoo
few segments of mandarin oranges
garlic
celtic sea salt & pepper
lil bit of powdered mustard seed (or dijon mustard if you don't have the powder

Pour over veggies, sprinkle with sliced almonds and enjoy!