5 healthy food pairings to increase iron absorption

5 food combinations that work wonders in improving your iron intake.

By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti Published on: September 21, 2016 12:20 pm

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We all know that revving up the intake of iron-rich foods helps you to meet your daily requirement of iron and deal with iron deficiency. But to make the most of it, you need to combine these foods with foods that aid in the absorption of iron, says Deepshikha Agarwal, Mumbai-based dietician and sports nutritionist. Here are a few food combinations you can try to up the absorption of iron.

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How about starting your day with a bowl of cereal? Well, it not only makes you feel full but also provides you with iron. Adding strawberries to cereals will help you reap the benefits of iron as vitamin C in strawberries help in the absorption of iron in cereals.

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