Iron is found in many vegetables, nuts and grains. However, as mentioned above, it is in a form that is unusable by the body. Without a converter (vitamin C, vitamin A, or Beta-Carotene), the Iron in these foods will be flushed from the body. Therefore, take in a vitamin source when eating foods that contain Non-Heme Iron. Foods that contain Heme Iron do not need the conversion-it is readily available for use.
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