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Health Tip: Add Iron to Your Diet During Pregnancy
By LadyLively on September 12, 2014
Pregnant and breast-feeding women should increase intake of iron, a vital component of the body’s ability to distribute oxygenated blood.
The Cleveland Clinic suggests how to eat more iron-rich foods:
- Eat at least three servings daily of iron-rich foods. Meat sources of iron are best absorbed by the body.
- Eat grains enriched with iron, lean cuts of meat, poultry, fish and vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, spinach, collards and turnip greens.
- Eat legumes such as dried peas and beans, lentils and soybeans.
- Eat iron-rich fruit, including plums, watermelon, dried fruit, grapefruit, oranges, apricots and berries.
- Make sure you get 30 milligrams of iron daily while pregnant or breast-feeding.
Source: HealthDay
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