
02/09/2025
Boosting Your Iron: What Helps vs. What Hinders 🩸✨
Iron is essential for energy, focus, and growth — but did you know some foods can block your body from absorbing it, while others give it a helping hand?
🔻 Iron Inhibitors (things that make it harder)
☕️ Tea & Coffee (tannins)
🥛 Dairy (calcium)
🍫 Cocoa & some wholegrains (phytates)
✅ Iron Aiders (things that boost absorption)
🍊 Vitamin C (citrus, berries, capsicum, tomatoes)
🥩 Meat, poultry & fish (the “meat factor”)
🥦 Pairing plant-based iron (beans, spinach, lentils) with vitamin C-rich foods
💡 Quick tip: Have your iron-rich meal with fruit or salad, and leave your tea/coffee or dairy for at least an hour later.