Iron deficiency is a common health issue that can lead to fatigue and even impact mental health. Let's explore seeds that can help increase iron levels in the body.
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Anemia
Eating iron-rich foods is the solution to anemia.
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Iron rich foods
Not only vegetables and meat, but some seeds are also a storehouse of iron.
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Iron rich seeds
Let's look at some seeds that are rich in iron.
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Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains a lot of iron. It also contain magnesium, vitamin E, and selenium.
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Flax seed
It contains plenty of iron and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Sesame
According to the US Department of Agriculture, 100 grams of sesame contains 14.6mg of iron.
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Chia seeds
100 grams of chia seeds contain 5.73mg of iron.
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Poppy seeds
100 grams of poppy seeds contain 9.76mg of iron.
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Precaution
Make changes to your diet only after consulting a health expert or nutritionist.