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Indian food rich in iron

Can you suggest any Indian Food Rich In Iron?
by Swati
Posted January 11, 2011 at 6:19 AM

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  • Rashmi wrote
    Posted January 13, 2011 at 7:14 AM
    Iron is one of the key dietary minerals that is vital to carry out certain body functions. Iron is necessary for producing hemoglobin. A deficiency of iron in the diet can lead to weight loss and anemia. Indian foods that are rich in iron are palak (a variety of green leaf), dry dates (choara), raisins (kishmish), soya beans, drumsticks, coriander, fenugreek, Rajma (a form of pulses), Cumin seeds (jeera), mustard seeds (rye), Fenugreek (methi), Betel leaves (paan), Curry leaves ( Kari patta), mango powder (amchur powder), whole wheat flour (atta), watermelon (tarbooz) and cauliflower (Phool gobi) . It is a healthy practice to add these foods in your daily meals to maintain adequate levels of iron.
  • Posted April 9, 2011 at 12:40 AM
    @Swati
    In addition to what Rashmi suggested, few other sources of iron include:
    VEG: green onions, squash, carrots, radishes, beets, celery, yams, tomatoes and potatoes (with jackets).
    FRUITS: bananas, dark grape, apricots, plums, raisins and strawberries.
    OTHER: whole wheat, brown rice, beans, soyabeans, sunflower seeds, molasses, eggs and honey. Honey is also rich in copper, which helps in iron absorption.

    Your body is better able to absorb iron when consumed with foods rich in vitamin C. At least two helpings of citrus fruits and other ascorbic acid rich foods should be taken daily.
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