Getting Enough Iron
Avoid drinking tea or coffee with your meals because these make it harder for the body to absorb iron. It’s best to wait at least half an hour after eating before you have a tea or coffee.
Although meat is the best source of iron, it can also be found in:
- pulses
- green vegetables such as watercress, broccoli, spring greens and okra
- bread
- fortified breakfast cereals
Remember that it’s easier to absorb iron from food if we eat it with foods that contain vitamin C, so have some fruit or veg, or a glass of fruit juice with your meal.
