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Iron Sources for Good Health

02/28/2017

by Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

There are two types of dietary iron; heme and non-heme iron.  Heme iron is found naturally in animal products such as red meat, fish, and poultry, and is easily absorbed by the body.  Non-heme iron is the form of iron used to enrich and fortify foods (the type in cereals, breads, etc.).  Non-heme iron is also found in plant foods such as spinach, raisins, lentils and beans.  Non-heme iron is not easily absorbed by the body.  Vitamin C aids in the absorption of non-heme iron.  Drinking fruit juice, or eating foods high in Vitamin C, helps the body absorb non-heme iron.  Boost your iron intake by eating a balanced diet of animal proteins and plant foods.

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