Some food items rich in iron
Posted on: 22/Aug/2015 2:21:28 PM
Iron is a crucial element required for blood generation. Generally, iron is available in most non-vegetarian items. Among the vegetables, snake gourd, sweet potato, broccoli, green peas, and greens contain the element of iron. Raisin, Soya curd chunks and most pulses are rich in iron.
There are 2 types of iron – heme iron & non-heme iron. Non-vegetarian food items contain heme iron. 30% of this iron is easily absorbed in our body system. All food items from plants contain non-heme iron. Human body absorbs 2 to 10% of this none-heme iron.
Tomato, orange, and other items rich in vitamin C help absorb iron. Raisin & pomegranate contain 30% iron.
