There are two forms of iron available in food.
- “Haem” iron: found in animal products e.g red meat, liver. This form is better absorbed than:
- “Non-Haem” iron: found in plant sources
Thus, vegans and vegetarians tend to be a high-risk group for iron-deficiency anemia.
Good vegan and vegetarian sources of iron include:
Pumpkin seeds
Quinoa
Parsley
Kelp
Dried Apricots