7 Vegetables That Are Great for An Iron Boost
Iron can be difficult to acquire naturally, especially if you're vegan or vegetarian. As someone who gives blood regularly, I'm always looking for ways to make sure that I'm getting plenty of iron in my diet, and while you can eat red meat, it's always best to have a balanced diet, which got me researching vegetables that were high in iron. With this in mind, all of the veggies I'm going to mention on my list are ones that I eat on a regular basis, so they're tried and tested! Here are x vegetables that are great for an iron boost.
1. Spinach
Spinach is one of the best-known vegetables when it comes to iron content. It can be enjoyed in salads or whipped up into a pasta. It can even be blended into smoothies for some added goodness. Whether eaten cooked or raw, spinach is very versatile and can be enjoyed with loads of different meals.
2. Kale
I know. People are sick of hearing about kale in the food and health world. But as boring as it may be, it can be enjoyed in several ways. I like to cook it and add it to stir fries, rather than eat it raw. It too can be blended into smoothies or used to make vegetable soup in the autumn or winter.
3. Broccoli
Broccoli is a great all-rounder vegetable and can be used in almost every dinner option going. Whether incorporated into pasta dishes or enjoyed on the side of a spag bol, broccoli can be steamed, boiled or even fried. It's also full of fibre and vitamin C, so it's got more than just iron content going for it.
4. Peas
Sweet green peas are affordable and a great source of both fibre and iron. They can be added to pastas, risottos, casseroles, cottage pies, soups and more, making them easy to eat in everyday lunches and dinners. You don't have to think about ways of incorporating them into your diet, because they already slot in so easily.
5. Beetroot
Beetroot is delicious. It's something I will always look to add in a salad, especially. But it can also be enjoyed with roasted vegetables as a side dish to a Mediterranean meal or in a homemade hummus, which is easier to make than you might have otherwise thought.
6. Brussels sprouts
Mostly available during the colder months, Brussels sprouts can be added to a wealth of different meals, like pie and chips, sausage and mash or even a stir fry. They can also be whipped up into a gorgeous side dish for a roast dinner and topped with bacon bits for good measure. Believe or not, sprouts can be steamed, boiled or fried.
7. Sweetcorn
Sweetcorn is a funny one, because most people associate iron-rich veggies with the colour green. But sweetcorn is actually just as iron-rich as other leafy green veg. Its natural sweetness also means it can be added to salads, curries, stir fries, wraps and fritters. While it doesn't contain loads of iron, it's a great contribution when enjoyed in combination with some other veggies on this list.
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and that you found it useful. Let me know in the comments below which foods and veggies you like to eat to up your iron in-take and I'll see you all again soon with some brand new content!
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