If you are feeling low on iron, the following list contains some plant-based iron sources. Spirulina powder, dandelion tea or dandelion greens, dried apricots, and beets (of course I forgot beets on the list) are the key ones that come to my mind.
KEY: Vitamin C helps our body actually absorb the iron. I try to be aware of getting both in at the time. For example, when I’m adding spirulina to a smoothie (amazing source of iron), I make sure to add in foods that have Vitamin C as well – citrus, dragon fruit powder, camu camu powder, or amla powder are my main go-to’s. Sometimes frozen strawberries too. More Vitamin C foods: kiwi, red bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes
If I need to supplement iron, I use Gaia Herbs, but solely to get my levels up, not for continual use.
While coconut water does not have a ton of iron, when you have it a lot like I do, it does add up so I included it in the list.
As far as mushrooms for an iron source, know that oyster mushrooms contain about 2x the amount of iron as button mushrooms do.
Grateful you are following along! Xx Riane
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