03/09/2025
๐ฟ Wednesday Wellness: Iron in Plant Foods ๐ช
Iron is essential for energy, vitality, and overall wellbeing. In addition to animal-based sources, you can also find Iron in a wide variety of plant foods:
๐ฅฆ Broccoli | ๐ Pumpkin Seeds | ๐ฅฌ Pak Choy | ๐ Figs | ๐ฑ Sprouts | ๐ฅ Kale
๐ฟ H**p Seeds | ๐ฅ Avocado | ๐ Bananas | ๐ฐ Almonds | ๐ Grapes | ๐
Tomatoes | ๐ฑ Brussels Sprouts | ๐ฟ Parsley | ๐ฅ Beets | ๐ Spinach | ๐ฅ Potatoes | ๐ข Green Peas | ๐ฅฌ Swiss Chard | ๐ฑ Chia Seeds | ๐ Apricots | ๐ฅฌ Collards | ๐ฅฅ Coconut Meat | ๐ฐ Pine Nuts | ๐ฏ Molasses
Signs you might be low in iron:
๐ด Fatigue & low energy
๐ป Pale skin or lips
๐ฎโ๐จ Shortness of breath on exertion
๐ตโ๐ซ Feeling weak or dizzy
๐คฏ Poor concentration
If youโre experiencing these symptoms, itโs a good idea to have iron, ferritin, TIBC, iron saturation, folate, B12, vitamin D, and a full blood count checked with your GP.
Erintuitive Tip:
Animal-based sources (haem-iron) are generally better absorbed, but plant-based iron (non-haem iron) is a fantastic option too โ just ensure you have adequate stomach acid and vitamin C to optimise absorption.
โจ Suspect your iron is low? Book in for a Kinesiology investigation to discover the root causes of your fatigue, plus the best foods and supplements to boost your energy & vitality.
๐ Erin
Erintuitive Health
Kinesiology | Wellness | Nutrition
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