Fruits and Vegetables rich in Iron

Iron is an essential mineral of our body used to transport oxygen to all parts of our body. Iron deficiency causes Anemia and chronic deficiency can lead to organ failure. Anemia may cause shortness of breath, dizziness, headache, coldness in your hands and feet, pale skin, chest pain, weakness and fatigue. Common symptoms of iron deficiency may include brittle nails, swelling or soreness of the tongue, cracks in the side of the mouth, an enlarged spleen and frequent infections.

Iron deficiency anemia can put children at greater risk of lead poisoning and infections.

During pregnancy, more hemoglobin is required to supply the baby with oxygen. The fetus also uses iron to build its own blood supply.

Iron supplements are available to maintain iron in our body, but sometimes they cause problems. A better way is to keep iron levels normal in our body by taking iron-fortified food into our diet.  Fruits and vegetables mostly have vitamin C, which helps increase the absorption of iron into the body.

Some iron-rich vegetables are Brussels sprouts, Raisins, Lima beans, Broccoli, Kale, spinach, Black beans, Sweet potatoes, Bell peppers, Tomatoes, Avocados, Beetroots and  Banana flowers.

In fruits Apricots, Blueberries, and cantaloupe. Cherries, Grapefruits, Grapes, Guava, Kiwi, Mango, Papaya, Pear and Tangerine help to put iron in our bodies.

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