Iron

kirst14

Is anyone having trouble with getting enough iron? I've been trying to eat spinach but don't know what else to do/eat. I was low with my last blood test and the doctor says I need to up my intake, but I don't always remember. Now I'm super tired and my body feels weak like I ran 5 miles or something. 

bramdar

Right now, I love to eat refried beans for a snack with some chips. The beans get me iron and protein. Also, many cereals come fortified with iron and there is always a  good steak! ;-)  Hope that helps!

kirst14

Thank you! I've been forgetting about the small things lately haha

KD79

Are you taking a prenatal fortified with iron?  

You can also eat more red meat, if you aren't vegetarian.  Soybeans are another option. 

buggirl72

Make sure you are also having vitamin C rich foods/drinks also - it will help your body absorb iron.  Here is a good list from the Mayo Clinic on iron-rich foods: 

https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/iron-deficiency-anemia/DS00323/DSECTION=prevention