Iron Sources

Iron Sources

Look for bread and cereal with the words "iron-enriched" or "iron-fortified" on the label. It's best to eat these foods with a source of vitamin C (orange juice with your cereal, tomato on your turkey sandwich) to enhance iron absorption. Also, refrain from drinking coffee or tea with all your meals since these beverages interfere with iron absorption. The best food sources for iron are prunes, apricots, spinach, green peas, and broccoli.