I hear that cooking in a cast iron pan actually causes some of the iron to leach into the food. I am also anemic, so I eat a lot of the iron rich foods already mentioned and I take vitamin C.
TRILLIANTOO 1/17/08 7:03 P
I craved iron a lot, and in fact it was the one thing that kept me from being 100% vegetarian, as I just had to eat some beef now and again.
But I found out that for me spinach really hits the spot. If I eat at least 1 cup of spinach daily, then I don't crave it at all.
Of course, you can get it from meat, I'm just saying that spinach is an awesome way to get it, and it's healthy, and obviously low-fat too. I eat broccoli and chard regularly, and it's great, but nothing worked for me the way spinach did.
I found also that I wasn't a big fan of the big spinach, although I can eat it cooked in quiches and that sort of thing, but I really dig the baby spinach and put it in all my salads.
JMAYSIE 1/16/08 5:02 P
When I was pregnant I became iron defiecient and my doctor told me to eat iron rich cereal...my favorite is Honey Bunches Of Oats, and a glass of orange juice for breakfast. It is true that vitamin C helps your body absorb iron better.
CANDYMAX68 1/16/08 11:11 A
I was anemic for a while and my doctor had me taking vitamin c supplements to help my body absorb iron from the foods I ate. Check with your doctor first, but this may be something that could help, if the doctor approves.
Lisa
LISALISAANN 1/14/08 10:41 P
When my iron levels are low for the day, I eat one serving of Total cereal for a snack.
* liver * lean red meats, including beef, pork, lamb * seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, etc. * beans, including kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils * iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and pasta * greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens * tofu * vegetables, including broccoli, swiss chard, asparagus, parsley, watercress, brussel sprouts * chicken and turkey * blackstrap molasses * nuts and peanut butter * egg yolks * dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes, dates and apricots
I found this on a web site. Hope it helps.
LESLIE0214 1/14/08 2:33 P
I have to watch my iron intake because I'm borderline anemic. My sister actually is anemic and is always tired, etc. I'm looking for ways to incorporate more iron into my diet. Any suggestions?
