What foods can I eat to increase my Iron and Folate intake?
Red meat, poultry, and fish not only contain abundant amounts of heme iron (the form most easily absorbed and utilized by the body), animal meats and animal by-products are equally rich in vitamin B12. Dried beans, prunes, raisins, figs, dark leafy greens, cocoa, and fortified cereals contain high amounts of non-heme iron. In addition, many nutritionist recommend consuming these (iron) sources with Vitamin C, as this water-soluble vitamin may enhance one’s overall absorption of iron.
