7 Non-Meat Sources Of Iron 

By: Somdatta Saha

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Looking for iron-rich food options that are vegetarian and easily available? Here we have some perfect picks for you. 

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Chickpeas

WHO states that lentils and chickpeas are great at maintaining healthy iron level in the body. 

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Beetroot

As per nutritionist Shilpa Arora, beetroots are great for compensating iron level in our body. 

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Amla

Amla contains vitamin C - regarded as a potent enhancer of iron absorption in our bodies. 

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Spinach

Spinach is considered one of the premium sources of iron by WHO and experts worldwide. 

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Amaranth

Experts state that amaranth is gluten-free and rich in vitamins and minerals, including iron. 

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Dried Apricot 

A 100-gm serving of dried apricots contains up to 2.7 mg of iron as per USDA data.

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Lentils

As per USDA data, a cup of cooked lentils may contain up to 6.6 mg of iron.

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Find some iron-rich veg recipes here

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