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Absorption from Iron
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How can I make sure the iron in my food is absorbed?
Absorption from Iron
To get more aborption from iron:
1. Pair Vitamin C rich foods (oranges, cantaloupes, green peppers, etc.) with whatever you are eating.
2. Add a little meat, poultry or fish (heme iron) to nonheme food, such as meat in a bean dish.
3. Drink coffee or tea between meals - - not with meals.
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