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Boost Iron Absorption: Pair Plant Foods with Vitamin C

10/25/2025

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Plant-based foods such as spinach, beans, and chickpeas can provide as much iron as steak.
Non-heme iron from plants is harder to absorb.
To enhance absorption, pairing these foods with vitamin C-rich ingredients such as citrus or peppers is recommended.
Nutritionist Dani Dominguez emphasizes that plant-based iron sources can be nutritious and flavorful, providing fiber and antioxidants.

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Story summary

Plant-based foods such as spinach, beans, and chickpeas can provide as much iron as steak.
Non-heme iron from plants is harder to absorb.
To enhance absorption, pairing these foods with vitamin C-rich ingredients such as citrus or peppers is recommended.
Nutritionist Dani Dominguez emphasizes that plant-based iron sources can be nutritious and flavorful, providing fiber and antioxidants.