Are you getting enough of iron in your diet? Iron deficiency is a common ailment in today’s world, so it is good to replenish your daily iron requirements from the following foods:
CHICKPEAS: Along with a good dose of protein chickpeas are fortified with iron too! This makes them a smart option for vegetarians. You can add them to salads and pasta dishes, or even have them the Indian way – in the quintessential “Chhole”! A blend of chickpeas is made to prepare the famous “hummus” too.
FORTIFIED CEREAL: Go in for a fortified version of your daily cereal – packed with iron and other nutrients like zinc, fiber and calcium. Check the labels for the daily recommended value.
PUMPKIN SEEDS: Did you know that the common seeds of the pumpkin are iron-boosters? A cup of whole seeds contain more than 2 mg., so they are an easy way to pump up the iron. Add them to cakes, salads or use them in toppings. A crunchy, nutritious snack!
SOYBEANS: A half cup of these power-packed beans contain over 4 mg of iron, plus they are rich in protein too. Use them in stir-fries or add powdered soybeans to your daily flour, for making nutritious rotis.