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Which food should be eaten in order to enhance the bioavailability of iron?

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Wisely selecting food combinations and getting enough vitamin C are methods to increase the amount of iron available for use in the body. Vitamin C can be lost because of heat from cooking and long storage so select fresh, raw sources most of the time. Meat-eaters should pay attention on combining animal-based foods with plant sources of iron for improved absorption.

These foods Sources for iron:

Chicken and beef livers, Beef Turkey and chicken, tuna, Fermented soy-based like tofu, Lentils, seeds, nuts, Spinach, Raisins, beans, iron fortified cereals.
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