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Nutrition & Diet
Question #28410
45 days ago
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iron rich food veg - #28410

Fatima

I am feeling really tired all the time and it’s starting to bug me, ya know? Like, I'm 29 and I shouldn't be this exhausted. I eat a pretty decent diet, but I started reading up on iron rich food veg and I’m wondering if that’s part of the problem. Few months back, I had some blood tests done and the doctor mentioned that my iron levels were kinda low but didn’t seem too worried, just suggested I should maybe think about iron rich food veg. I mostly eat a plant-based diet with occasional chicken or fish but could there be more I could do? Like actually incorporating more iron rich food veg? I've tried spinach and lentils but they don’t excite me much, haha. Do you think I should like go strict on iron rich food veg or mix it up with some meat? Also, any ideas on how I can make iron rich food veg more appealing? I keep hearing stuff about pairing them with vitamin C for better absorption — is that true? Like would a smoothie with some orange and spinach work, or would it just taste weird? Sorry if that’s all over the place but I’m just trying to figure this out and not drag through life feeling this way! Any thoughts would be super appreciated!

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Feeling constantly tired can be frustrating, especially when you’re doing your best to eat well. Since your doctor noticed your iron levels were low, incorporating more iron-rich foods could be beneficial. Focusing on plant-based iron sources is a practical approach, especially given your dietary preferences. Foods such as spinach and lentils are great, but there are other options you can try to mix things up. Consider including chickpeas, quinoa, tofu, fortified cereals, and pumpkin seeds in your meals, as they also offer good sources of iron. Variety can help keep meals more interesting. About the vitamin C pairing, yes, it is true. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of non-heme iron, which is found in plant-based foods. You can combine iron-rich foods with foods high in vitamin C like bell peppers, broccoli, strawberries, or citrus fruits. Your idea for a smoothie with spinach and orange is on the right track and could work quite well. The sweetness from the fruit generally balances out the taste of greens in smoothies. Making small adjustments like this can improve iron absorption without major changes to your diet. If you continue feeling exhausted despite these changes, it may be worth revisiting your healthcare provider. Low iron isn’t the only cause of fatigue; other factors like thyroid function or sleep quality might also need assessing. So, keep monitoring your energy levels and iron intake to see if there are improvements.

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