Foods High in Iron

List of Iron Rich Foods

Warning: Do not overconsume iron rich foods or supplements because it can lead to Iron Toxicity. A serious condition that can lead to death.

Iron Rich Foods

Beef, Pork, Lamb (Pick red meats that are lean), veal.

Green Leafy Vegetables: Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Kale, Turnip Greens, Parsley, Cabbage, chard, watercress, brussel sprouts.

Certain fortied foods: Cereals, Oatmeal, Pasta, Rice, Grits

Liver, Tofu, Barley, Fish: Tuna Potato

Foods High In Iron

Salmon, Shrimp, Tuna, Oysters, Clams, and most kinds of seafood.

Most kind of Dried Beans: Lima Beans, Kidney Beans, Navy Beans, Soy Beans, Chick Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Eye Beans

Nuts: Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame, Tahini, dried beans, hazlenuts, lentils, peanuts.

Dried Fruits: Apricots, Rasins, Dates - Prunes, Figs.

Fruits: Oranges, cantaloupes, lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangerine, tangelo

Turkey, Chicken, Egg Yolks

Note: Natural iron is found in many foods, however, many people do not absorb it well. Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron while caffeine can make it difficult for the body to absorb iron.

Foods High In Iron

Iron information is not designed to replace the patient-doctor relationship and should never be used to diagnose any medical problem. Excessive iron quantities can result in iron toxicity. A condition that can harm your body and can cause diabetes, heart failure, and liver disease.
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