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tablet_text_alignment=\u201cdefault\u201d phone_text_alignment=\u201cdefault\u201d background_color_opacity=\u201c1\u201d background_hover_color_opacity=\u201c1\u201d column_backdrop_filter=\u201cnone\u201d column_shadow=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_radius=\u201cnone\u201d column_link_target=\u201c_self\u201d column_position=\u201cdefault\u201d gradient_direction=\u201cleft_to_right\u201d overlay_strength=\u201c0.3\u201d width=\u201c1\/1\u201d tablet_width_inherit=\u201cdefault\u201d animation_type=\u201cdefault\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201cnone\u201d border_type=\u201csimple\u201d column_border_width=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201csolid\u201d][vc_column_text] If you find yourself often feeling tired and sluggish regardless of how much you sleep, you could be low on iron. Fortunately, increasing your body\u2019s iron stores is simple. There are many foods you can eat and ways to improve the absorption abilities of iron in food to get the most out of what you consume.When looking for sources of iron in your food, there are two main sources. The first is heme iron and comes from animals and animal products. The other is non-heme iron and is found in pants. While animal products can contain both types, plants only have non-heme iron.Animal-Based Sources of IronBeefChickenOystersTurkeyEggsPlant-Based Sources of IronBeansBlackstrap molassesBroccoliDark leafy greensLentilsPumpkin seedsSoy products5 Ways to Encourage Iron AbsorptionDepending on what and how you\u2019re eating, iron may not be absorbed easily. Non-heme iron is harder for your body to absorb than heme iron, and many plants contain things like tannins and polyphenols that can also make absorption more difficult. This means that you may have to make adjustments to how you eat in order to maximize the iron you\u2019re taking in.Soak Grains \u2013 By soaking and rinsing your grains before you cook them, you make them easier to digest and also reduce the amount of phytic acid in them to help improve the iron absorption. Grains such as brown rice and farro do best when soaked.Steam Greens \u2013 Raw vegetables aren\u2019t necessarily the best when it comes to iron. Lightly steaming greens like spinach and broccoli will help to reduce the oxalic acid in them, making the iron more available. To compare, a cup of raw spinach contains 1mg of iron while the same amount of cooked contains up to 6mg. Frozen greens have been steamed or blanched prior to freezing, so they are the best choice for things like smoothies and sauces.Pair Iron-Rich Foods with Vitamin C \u2013 Calcium works against your body\u2019s absorption of iron as it competes with it. Vitamin C, on the other hand, helps your body to absorb iron. For this reason, it helps to cook foods like beans and greens with other foods that are full of vitamin c like tomatoes, peppers or citrus. Lemon juice on greens also helps to enhance the iron.Use Cast Iron Cookware \u2013 Using a cast iron pan can actually help to increase the iron content inside your food. Acidic foods in particular work to absorb some of the pan\u2019s iron.Avoid Calcium and Iron-Rich Foods at the Same Time \u2013 Both of these minerals compete for absorption, so try to eat iron-rich and calcium-rich foods at different times.Being low in certain minerals can affect your health and your mood. Learning how to identify the signs of being deficient can help you determine what you can do to help boost your levels. When you enroll in a Canadian nutrition school, you will learn about which foods contain high amounts of nutrients and what to do if you believe you have low stores. Enroll in a program at the Edison Institute of Nutrition and earn a holistic nutritionist degree to learn more about how to care for you and those you care for. We strive to provide you with the knowledge to live well and stay healthy.We are an internationally recognized school offering nutrition classes online. If you\u2019d like to learn more about any of our programs, call us today at 1\u2212800\u2212456\u22129313 or contact us online.You Might Also Want to Read:How Does Eating Healthy Reduce StressDoes Eating Late Cause Weight Gain?Meal Planning & Intuitive Eating[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row] "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Feeling Tired? You Could Be Low on Iron","item":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/feeling-tired-you-could-be-low-on-iron\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]