Foods High In Iron

We  know that there are nutritional deficiencies seen in people with Celiac disease.  These are more prevalent when first diagnosed.  One deficiency we see is iron.  The other common ones are fiber, calcium, zinc, vitamin D, magnesium, folate, vitamin B12, and protein.  Today I will go over foods that are high in iron, to help prevent deficiencies, and  keep them within range.

So how do we get more iron from our foods?  Some foods can help your body absorb iron from iron rich foods, others can hinder it.  To absorb the most iron from the foods you eat, avoid drinking coffee or tea or consuming calcium rich foods with meals containing iron rich foods.  To improve absorption eat it along with a good source of vitamin C, such as orange juice, strawberries or broccoli.
There is heme iron that is from meat sources and better absorbed, and non heme iron from plant sources, which are healthier for you, and  your body.  If you have trouble getting enough iron from food sources, you may need an iron supplement.



Iron Rich Foods Heme sources
Chicken liver
Clams, mussels
Oysters
Beef
Canned Sardines
Turkey
Chicken

Iron Rich Foods Non- Heme sources
beans- kidney, lentil, chic peas, lima
tofu
pumpkin, squash
baked potato with skin
broccoli
dried fruit
spinach
nuts- sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews