Q What foods are rich in iron?
Rich source of iron are- Vegetables such as beetroot tomatoes, spinach, pumpkin, cauliflower, green peas, kidney peas, sweet potato are the rich source of iron and easily available in market. Meat, poultry and fish are important sources of iron in the daily diet. Other sources include dark green leafy vegetables, dried beans, lentils, chickpeas, soy beans, eggs, nuts and iron fortified cereals. Vitamin C helps the body to absorb more iron, so make sure you eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables. Consuming foods rich in vitamin C such as oranges, mandarins, berries, mangoes and tomatoes with iron-rich foods enhances the absorption of iron. Use iron utensils for cooking.