How do vegans get enough iron in their diet?
Vegan diets easily exceed recommended intakes of iron. Good sources of iron are lentils, soya beans, pumpkin seeds and many beans and greens (Spinach is not a good source; the iron in it is not in a form that we can easily absorb). Meat eaters often have higher levels of stored iron, but vegans still have enough. All menstruating women should make sure they have good iron levels. A good intake of Vitamin C is important for iron absorption.
