Low iron isn’t about “just eating spinach.” It’s about what type of iron, how you combine foods, and what blocks absorption.
🩸HEME IRON ( BEST ABSORB )
Beef, liver (small amounts), chicken, sardines, clams. Your body absorbs this form easily.
🩸PLANT IRON WORKS...IF YOU BOOST IT
Lentils, chickpeas, tofu, spinach, pumpkin seeds, quinoa. Pair them with vitamin C to dramatically increase absorption.
🩸SMART COMBOS THAT WORK
Lentils + lemon + bell peppers
Spinach + berries or citrus
Tofu stir-fry + broccoli + peppers
🩸WHAT BLOCKS IRON
Coffee, tea, dairy, calcium or magnesium supplements taken close to iron-rich meals. Keep them 1–2 hours apart.
✨EXTRA KICKS
Cook with cast-iron pansLightly cook leafy greensSoak or sprout legumes and grains.
⚠️ If ferritin is very low, food alone may not be enough. Always confirm deficiency before supplementing.
👉👉👉 💬 Do you focus more on plant-based, omnivore, or mixed eating right now?