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- Beef<\/li>\n
- Sardines<\/li>\n
- Dark meat of chicken<\/li>\n
- Salmon<\/li>\n
- Tuna<\/li>\n
- Eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Non Heme Iron-Rich Foods<\/h3>\n
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- Dark Green Leafy Vegetables – Kale, Spinach, Broccoli<\/li>\n
- Raisins<\/li>\n
- Hummus<\/li>\n
- Fortified breads and cereals<\/li>\n
- Quinoa<\/li>\n
- Beans and Lentils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As vitamin C helps with iron absorption pair non-heme iron foods with produce full of vitamin C. So for example Hummus served with a side of strawberries or raspberries or a little bowl of quinoa served with chopped up spinach and pomegranate dressing (juice 1\/2 lime, Juice 1\/2 pomegranate + seeds from the other half mixed with a dash of coconut aminos or soy sauce and half teaspoon of maple syrup to sweeten).<\/p>\n
Iron for you lovely pregnant Mommas.<\/h2>\n
Just like your little toddlers you need to ensure you are getting lots of iron rich foods into your diet too. During pregnancy extra iron is need to transport oxygen to your new little growing baby.<\/p>\n
When I was pregnant on Oscar even though I was eating really well I started to feel run down and really lethargic. He was almost 10lbs when he was born so i\u2019m sure he was taking all the iron from the good foods I was eating. My doctor recommended that I take Spatone as it is really gentle on the tummy and didn\u2019t have the unwanted side effects of constipation too. Let\u2019s face it – there is enough to be dealing with in pregnancy.<\/p>\n
I got into a habit each morning of making myself an iron rich smoothie filled with kale, spinach or beetroot and added in some vitamin C rich fruits too like berries and citrus fruit to aid with the absorption, then whizzed up the sachet of Spatone into it and voila a super healthy, iron rich smoothie perfect for you and your growing bump.<\/p>\n
My Top 5 Iron Rich Recipes for you and your little one.<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nVery Berry & Beetroot Super Smoothie<\/h3>\n
Filled with iron rich veggies and vitamin C so perfect as is for your little baby or toddler. If you are pregnant and taking a supplement add Spatone to the Mommy smoothie only.<\/p>\n
Find the recipe here:<\/strong> Very Berry and Beetroot ‘Super Smoothie’<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\nTeenie Tiny Baby Meatballs<\/h3>\n
Made using iron rich beef and served in a yummy tomato based sauce.<\/p>\n
Find the recipe here:<\/strong> Teenie Tiny Baby Meatballs<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nQuinoa and Tuna Bites<\/h3>\n
Quinoa is a source of non-heme iron and paired with tuna make a yummy nutritious meal.<\/p>\n
Find the recipe here:<\/strong> Quinoa and Tuna Bites<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nSalmon Fish Cakes<\/h3>\n
Salmon is a great source of heme iron. For extra goodness, serve these with a side of broccoli or saut\u00e9ed spinach.<\/p>\n
Find the recipe here:<\/strong> Salmon Fish Cakes with Avocado and Lime Dressing<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nVeggie Bread with Hummus<\/h3>\n
Hummus is a good source of non-heme iron as is this bread which is filled with green leafy veggies. Serve this with a side of chopped cherry tomatoes or berries.<\/p>\n