A detailed handout listing food rich in iron and giving tips on increasing your body’s ability to absorb the essential metal is given to those with low haemoglobin counts. I received one and include here some of the information.

Iron Rich Foods

Food $> Ant <$> Iron

1. Tofu, raw firm .5 cup 13.2 mg

2. Beef kidneys 3.5oz braised 13.0 mg

3. Chicken livers 3.5 oz simmered 8.5 mg

4. Clams 3 oz simmered 11.8 mg

5. Oysters 3.5 oz raw 6.5 mg

6. Beef liver 3.5 oz fried 6.3 mg

7. Bran cereal 1 oz enriched 4.5 mg

8. Wheat flakes 1 oz enriched 4.5 mg

9. Lentils 3.5 oz 5 mgWays to maximise your iron absorption <$>

1. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption so include foods rich in this vitamin in every meal i.e. tomatoes, citrus and broccoli.

2. Cook your food in an iron pot.

3. Do not drink tea, coffee or carbonated drinks within one hour of meals.