Sentences with phrase «nonheme iron sources»

Because you absorb more iron from liver than other nonheme iron sources, eating a serving of beef liver that contains 5 milligrams of iron will increase your iron stores more than eating a serving of kidney beans that contains approximately the same amount of iron.

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To improve your absorption of iron, eat it along with a good source of vitamin C — such as orange juice, broccoli, or strawberries — or eat nonheme iron foods with a food from the meat, fish, and poultry group.

Beans, peas and lentils are generally excellent sources of nonheme iron.

Even though raw spinach has.8 mg of iron per ounce, it's the nonheme kind, so less is absorbed (source).

Serve melon wedges alongside an omelet made from whole eggs — egg yolks are an excellent source of nonheme iron.

Use chopped fresh mango to boost the nutrition, flavor and texture of a cold three - bean salad — legumes are excellent sources of nonheme iron.

You can boost your body's ability to absorb iron from nonheme sources by consuming them with foods that are high in vitamin C.

Dietary sources of nonheme iron include nuts, beans, vegetables, and fortified grain products.