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Focus on Iron

According to the Coeliac Society (2009) around a quarter of adults diagnosed with coeliac disease are anaemic due to iron deficiency. 

Iron is an essential part of haemoglobin, which is needed to transport oxygen in the blood around the body.  We have provided a list of the top ten Iron rich foods to use as a helpful guide courtesy of The Healing Ingredient.

Our Recommended Top Ten Iron Rich Foods

  1. Green, leafy vegetables – kale, bok choy, brocolli, choi sum, mustard greens, brussels.
  2. Peas
  3. Seaweeds – Nori, Wakame, Arame, Lombu.
  4. Nettle Tea
  5. Cherry juice concentrate (available at Love in a Cup)
  6. Avocado
  7. Beetroot
  8. Lentils
  9. Lamb
  10. Blackberries and raspberries

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