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Five Iron-rich foods important for a healthy body and overall development

Being important for blood production, iron-rich foods can prove to be very beneficial for your overall development.

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In view of the ongoing pandemic and also on a daily basis it is very important to inculcate healthy eating habits in order to get the nutrition that keeps us in good health. Iron is a mineral that the body needs for growth and development. Your body utilizes Iron to make haemoglobin and it also generates our hormones. Apart from its importance in blood production, iron-rich foods can prove to be very beneficial for your overall development as well.

Iron deficiency, also known as Anaemia can lead to a rapid and irregular heartbeat. It may also lead to problems during pregnancy.

Here are 5 Iron-rich foods to build immunity: Take a look:

Spinach

Be it raw or cooked, Spinach is a great source of iron. One cup of the vegetable delivers more than 6 mg of iron as well as protein, calcium, vitamin A and E.

Soybean

Soyabean and its by-products like tofu and natto - which is fermented soybean - are very high in iron content. One cup of soybean has around 8.8 mg of iron and natto offers 15 mg of iron. Not just this, Soy products are great sources of magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.

Chickpeas

One of the most popular dietary components is chickpeas. High in iron, they are not just healthy but can be well experimented with dishes. Humus or chickpea salad is a very good way to make the most of it without compromising on the taste.

Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds have been high in iron content. One ounce can provide you with nearly 1-1.6mg of iron. You can have nuts everyday and can even incorporate them in salads. Sesame, sunflower, and flax seeds are a few of the best seeds to increase your iron content. As far as nuts are concerned, pine nuts, cashews and hazelnuts prove wonders.

Lentils

A 100-gram cooked serving of lentils gives you more than 3 mg of iron. Not just this but they are packed with fibre, protein, B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc.

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