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September 10, 2023

Iron rich foods for a healthy growth and development

Iron, a very essential mineral is required by all age groups , right from infancy to toddlers to childhood to puberty years and later pregnancy , post partum and menopause . Make sure to maintain your levels within the normal range . If not, do consult your doctor for the same. A diet rich in Iron will helpIron, a very essential mineral is required by all age groups , right from infancy to toddlers to childhood to puberty years and later pregnancy , post partum and menopause . Make sure to maintain your levels within the normal range . If not, do consult your doctor for the same. A diet rich in Iron will help to manage the levels to a great extent . Iron rich food sources are of two types : 🥦Vegetarian sources have “ Non heme iron”, which is not easily absorbed by the body and generally require a vitamin C rich foods for better absorption . ( so always pair your veg with vitamin C rich foods ) 🍗Non vegetarian sources contain “Heme iron” which is easily absorbed on its own .