Iron Deficiency: What to Eat and What to Avoid

If you're suffering from iron deficiency, you must include both heme and non-heme iron-rich foods to your diet.

A healthy diet must have a variety of foods, including lean meats, legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

Iron-rich foods should be paired with Vitamin C for best results.

Foods to eat: Red meat, seafood, leafy greens, legumes, nuts, citrus fruits, and seeds.

Foods to avoid: Dairy, coffee, tea, bran and whole grains.