The Best Iron-Rich Foods For Kids
Lean Meats
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Lean meat and poultry are good sources of iron because they contain large amounts of heme iron which is easier for the body to absorb. If your child eats a vegan or vegetarian diet, definitely aim for twice as much iron as the recommended amount. An iron supplement might be something worth looking into!
- Tuna
- Chicken (dark meat)
- Turkey (dark meat)
- Beef, organ meats, liver
Fortified Cereal
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 Fortified-iron and low-sugar cereals like oatmeal are one of the best ways to ensure your toddler gets enough iron - without the extra sugar. A serving of iron-fortified cereals and oatmeal typically has 100 percent of the daily value for iron in just one serving!
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Brown Rice
- Quinoa
Beans
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Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart, the more you eat the more...iron you’ll have! If you are aiming to give your kids a vegan or vegetarian diet, or your picky child isn’t a fan of meat, beans are a fantastic compromise! Soybeans, lima beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils, for example, are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, including iron.
- Lentil beans
- Lima beans
- Soybeans
- Kidney beansÂ
Seeds
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Iron heavy seeds such as pumpkin seed contain nearly 6 milligrams of iron per half-cup. A great way to make them more appealing is to add them to a trail mix with raisins, prunes, dried apricots. Make sure you mash or cut large seeds into smaller pieces and keep watch on your toddler while they munch on them.
- Pumpkin seed
- Sunflower seed
- Squash seed
- Sesame seedÂ
Leafy Greens
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- Spinach
- Kale
- Broccoli