Foods High in Iron
Meat
Especially liver, kidney, corned beef and bacon.
Nuts
Especially almonds, cashew, brazil and walnuts.
Eggs
Especially the yolks.
Dried Fruits
Figs, apricots, dates, raisins, currents and prunes.
Preserves
Treacle and syrup.
Fish
Sardines and shrimps.
Green Vegetables
Especially spinach, parsley and cress.
Pulses
Peas, beans and lentils.
Flour
Wholemeal bread and breakfast cereals containing bran and wheat.
Miscellaneous
Chocolate, cocoa, oatmeal, brown sugar and curry powder.
Vitamin C
The absorption of iron in the gut is aided by eating foods high in Vitamin C such as fresh fruit or regularly drinking fresh fruit juices.
Need some inspiration? Look at these Iron Rich Recipes.