Do you Popeye the Sailorman, an old-school cartoon character? He was small, but incredibly strong and muscular - and that's because he had a spinach obsession! Spinach is one of the foods that is rich in iron, a vitamin that is an essential part of your diet. Read on for the 411 on this mineral.
Iron - Why Is It Good For You? 5j2d1x
Iron helps produce hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries menstruation.
Iron - What Foods Can It Be Found In? 2u2z3i
Unlike energy. Generally, only about five to 10 percent of the iron in food is absorbed, unless there are low levels of iron in the body, such as after menstrual bleeding.
Foods high in iron
Iron - Did U Know? 4652x
- The recommended daily intake of iron for kids and teens aged nine to 18 years old is eight to 15 mg.
- Adding vitamin C to your diet helps your body absorb iron more effectively.
- As many as 20 percent of all girls, and up to 80 percent of girls who exercise, may be iron deficient.
