Iron and nutrition

If you are low in iron, diet alone won’t be enough to boost your levels. However, it’s still a good idea to make sure you’re eating a diet rich in iron. This can help you maintain your levels once they’re back to normal.

What’s the best food for iron?

What’s the best food for iron? There are two types of iron in food — 'haem iron', which is found in meat, and 'non-haem iron', which is found in plants. Your body absorbs haem iron much more easily than non-haem iron. Meat also contains a lot more iron than plants, however a well-balanced vegetarian diet can still provide enough iron.

What’s the best way to eat iron rich foods?

You can increase (or decrease) your iron absorption by having certain other foods, drinks and medications.