The Savvy Dietitian - IRON ABSORPTION ⠀ The iron in animal-based foods (𝙃𝙖𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣) is easier to absorb than the iron in plant-based foods + eggs ( 𝙉𝙤𝙣-𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣). ⠀ There are ways
Dietitian Rawan Assi - Iron from food comes in two forms: heme and non-heme. Heme is found only in animal flesh like meat, poultry, and seafood. Non-heme iron is found in plant
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Nutrition Daily With Esther Kowa - SOURCES OF NON-HEME IRON Non-heme iron primarily comes from plant sources and is present in grains, vegetables and fortified foods. This is the form added to
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