Five iron rich foods

 1. BRAN FLAKES.

Serving Size– 1 bowl (29 grams)
Iron Content– 18 mg (100% of daily recommended intake)
Calories– 92

Notable Nutrients– Vitamin C (100%), Vitamin B-12 (100%), Vitamin B-6 (100%), Dietary fiber (20%)

Iron Deficiency Issues Cured- Being 100% complete in the daily recommended intake of iron content and a top iron rich food, bran flakes help in treating major iron problems such as fatigue, shortness of breath and strange cravings. It also helps in providing additional energy to the athletes to perform better, also due to the high iron content present in bran flakes.

Health Benefits– Apart from the iron content, bran flakes are also rich in dietary fiber, which helps in keeping you satiated and loses weight. The magnesium and folate content present in bran flakes help in regulating blood pressure and slows down aging respectively.

According to a survey conducted by Kellogg’s, a number of Irish women suffered from bloating and digestive issues, which can be cured by eating high fiber intake, such as in bran flakes.

2. DATES.

Serving Size– ½ cup, 100 grams
Iron Content– 0.9 mg (5% of daily recommended intake)
Calories– 277

Notable Nutrients– Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Pantothenic Acid

Iron Deficiency Issues Cured- The iron content in dates helps in relieving you of the brittle nails and makes them stronger. Also, you can achieve stronger bones and teeth. It also helps in preventing anemia.

Health Benefits- Dates help in improving heart health with diminishing the risks of heart strokes. It also prevents digestive related issues such as diarrhea and constipation. It reduces blood pressure and improves respiratory health.

3. CUMIN.

Serving Size– 1 tbsp (2 g)

Iron Content– 1.3 mg (7% of daily recommended intake)
Calories– 8

Iron Deficiency Issues Cured- Consuming cumin can help in preventing low energy levels and also in keeping you away from fatigue. Since iron also helps in keeping your heart healthy, consumption of cumin seeds can help in preventing heart failure.

Health Benefits-  Jeera water is best known to improve digestive issues such as gas, constipation or bloating and maintain weight.



4. SESEME SEEDS.

 Serving Size– 1 oz, 28 grams

Iron Content– 4.1 mg (23% of daily recommended intake)
Calories– 158

Notable Nutrients– Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Protein, Dietary Fiber

Iron Deficiency Issues Cured- Sesame seeds are packed with iron within a small fist of these wonderful seeds. It helps in treating dry and brittle nails and hair, and also in treating paleness of skin. Again, it helps in treating fatigue.

Health Benefits- The phosphorus and calcium content present in sesame seeds help in protecting bone health and provide stronger bones. It also improves oral health and teeth. It also prevents diabetes and reduces inflammation.

5. BEETROOT.

Serving Size– ½ cup, cooked, 85 g

Iron Content– 0.7 mg (4% of daily recommended intake)
Calories– 50

Notable Nutrients– Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-12, Calcium, Protein

Iron Deficiency Issues Cured- Beetroot helps in treating several iron deficiency related issues, one of the main being the anemia. Also, it treats shortness of breath and prevents dizziness.

Health Benefits- Beetroot is good vegetable source of iron also helps in protecting heart and liver health. It promotes brain health, increases energy levels and fights inflammation. It is also useful in improving digestive health.





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