The Main Function of Iron (Hemoglobin) is to carry oxygen throughout your body as a part of red blood
cells.
Iron deficiency can cause anemia - loss of energy, light headedness, fatigue.
Fish (also Tuna, Sardines)
Spinach
String Beans
Brocolli
Cabbage
Legumes are
High in Soluble Fiber - increase feelings of fullness, decrease calorie intake, and promote healthy gut
bacteria. Good Source of Magnesium and Potassium.
To Maximize Iron absorbtion consume Legumes with Foods High in Vitamin C - Tomatoes, Greens, Citrus
Fruits (Limes, Oranges, Strawberries)
Lentil Peas
White Beans
Split Peas (Chickpeas)
Beans (Black Beans, Navy Beans, Kidney Beans)
Pumpkin Seeds - Good Source of Vitamin K, Zinc, Manganese, and Magnesium (Sesame Seeds, Cashews,
Almonds, Pistachios)
Dark Chocolate - Good Source of Copper, and Magnesium - it contains prebiotic fiber, which nourishes
the friendly bacteria in your gut. has significant antioxidant activity similar to that of fruit extracts from
berries and cherries
