Did you know? Young women are most at risk of low iron stores, which can lead to fatigue.
Iron is essential for brain function, immunity and energy. Here are some great foods to increase your intake.
1 Firm tofu
Per 100g serve: 500kJ (120cal), 12g protein, 7.3g fat, 1g sat fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 40mg sodium, 2.9mg iron
2 Beef rump steak
Per 100g serve: 570kJ (136cal), 22g protein, 5g fat, 2g sat fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fibre, 57mg sodium, 3.3mg iron
3 Cashews
Per 30g serve: 760kJ (180cal), 5g protein 15g fat, 2.5g sat fat, 6.9g carbs, 1.7g sugar, 1.8g fibre, 3g sodium, 1.5mg iron
4 English spinach
Per 75g serve: 60kJ (14cal), 1.8g protein, 0.2g fat, 0g sat fat, 0.5g carbs, 0.5g sugar, 16mg sodium, 1.9g fibre, 2.4mg iron
5 Dark chocolate
Per 20g serve: 400kJ (95cal), 1.4g protein, 7.7g fat, 4g sat fat, 9g carbs, 6.5g sugar, 0.2g fibre, 11g sodium, 3mg iron
6 Eggs
Per 2x60g eggs: 543kJ (130cal), 13g protein, 9g fat, 2.3g sat fat, 0.3g carbs, 0.3g sugar, 0g fibre, 153mg sodium, 38mg calcium, 1.7mg iron
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