Can being a vegetarian cause iron deficiency?

Vegetarians have a high prevalence of depleted iron stores. A higher proportion of vegetarians, compared to nonvegetarians, had iron deficiency anemia. This is especially true for premenopausal vegetarian women.

How can vegetarians get more iron?

For vegetarians, sources of iron include:

1. tofu;
2. legumes (lentils, dried peas and beans);
3. wholegrain cereals (in particular, iron-fortified breakfast cereals);
4. green vegetables such as broccoli or Asian greens;
5. nuts, especially cashews;
6. dried fruits such as apricots;
7. eggs; and.

Why do I keep getting iron deficiency anemia?

Common causes of iron deficiency in adults include not getting enough iron in your diet, chronic blood loss, pregnancy and vigorous exercise. Some people become iron deficient if they are unable to absorb iron. Iron deficiency can be treated by adding iron-rich foods to the diet.

How can I get iron without eating meat?

The best iron-rich foods on a meat-free diet include:

1. legumes (lentils, chickpeas and dried or canned beans)
2. tofu and tempeh.
3. wholegrains, particularly quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth.
4. dark green leafy vegetables.
5. nuts and seeds.
6. dried fruit, particularly dried apricots, dates and prunes.
7. eggs (for lacto-ovo vegetarians)

What can vegetarians eat for low iron?

Some of the foods that vegetarians can eat to increase iron in their diet are:

• Fortified breakfast cereals, both hot and cold.
• Blackstrap molasses.
• Green leafy vegetables.
• Dried beans, such as black and kidney beans, and lentils.
• Whole grains.
• Enriched rice or pasta.
• Pumpkin seeds.
• Prune juice.

How can I raise my iron levels naturally?

To maximize your iron intake, try to include meat, fish, poultry, beans and lentils in your diet, as well as vitamin C-rich foods during your meals. Also, spread out your tea, coffee and dairy intakes between meals.

What can I eat to get iron?

Here are 12 healthy foods that are high in iron.

• Shellfish. Shellfish is tasty and nutritious.
• Spinach. Share on Pinterest.
• Liver and other organ meats. Share on Pinterest.
• Legumes. Share on Pinterest.
• Red meat. Share on Pinterest.
• Pumpkin seeds. Share on Pinterest.
• Quinoa. Share on Pinterest.
• Turkey. Share on Pinterest.

Can not eating meat make you anemic?

People give up eating meat and animal products such as milk, cheese and eggs for many reasons. But doing so may increase the risk of anemia, a potentially serious condition in which the body does not make enough oxygen-bearing red blood cells. For vegetarians who eliminate meat, anemia can be due to an iron deficiency.