@drhazelwallace: Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Chickpeas & Tahini Drizzle A few quick things to know about iron: 🥩 Haem iron is found in animal foods and is generally more easily absorbed (e.g. red meat, poultry and fish). 🫘 Non-haem iron is found mostly in plant foods and is less readily absorbed. Good sources include beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, seeds, leafy greens and fortified cereals. Things that can help improve the absorption of non-haem iron: 🍊 Pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods (e.g. citrus fruits, berries, peppers and tomatoes). 🍗 Including haem iron in the same meal, which can help enhance the absorption of non-haem iron (grilled chicken thighs would go great with this salad) ☕️ Enjoying tea, coffee and matcha between meals, rather than alongside iron-rich foods. 🥛Large amounts of calcium (and calcium supplements) may also reduce iron absorption from a meal. 🫘 Soaking, sprouting or fermenting grains and legumes can help reduce phytates, which may otherwise impair iron absorption. 📝Finally, remember that foods contain a mix of nutrients so while some factors can influence iron absorption from a specific meal, it's often impractical to optimise every eating occasion 🫶 Focus on regularly including iron-rich foods as part of an overall balanced diet ✨ Recipe pinned in comments !

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