Plant-based nutrition for busy parents
Iron-rich plant foods are a must-have in every vegetarian and vegan diet.
Getting enough of this mineral is essential for you to feel your best. Luckily, there are plenty of plant foods that can help you meet your daily iron needs.
Read on to discover why you need iron in your diet, how to tell if you’re currently getting enough, and which vegan foods contain the most iron.
[Read more…] about 59 Powerful Iron-Rich Plant Foods for Vegetarians and VegansWhen thinking about introducing iron-rich foods to your vegetarian or vegan baby, many questions may come to mind.
For instance, what iron-rich foods to offer first? Will these be enough to maintain optimal iron levels? And when is it a good idea to offer an iron supplement?
Some moms believe that foods before one are just for fun and that your baby will get enough iron from breastmilk or formula. Yet others insist that giving babies iron-rich foods from as early as 6 months is a must.
So what’s the lowdown on iron for vegetarian or vegan babies?
This article outlines everything you need to know.
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