how do vegetarians get iron?
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- Soybeans
- Pumpkin seeds and seed kernels
- Winged beans
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Lentils
- Tofu
- Chickpeas
- Black-eyed peas
- Fortified bread
- Fortified breakfast cereals
Please visit the sources, there you can find the lists for more comprehensive information. But I warn you, overdose of iron can be dangerous including coma, metabolic acidosis, shock, liver failure, coagulopathy, adult respiratory distress syndrome, long-term organ damage, and even death.
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Nuts, in particular Almonds, have dcent iron.
and leafy green vegetables, like spinach and collard greens, have decent iron
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These include Leafy Greens like Spinach, Turnip leaves, and Beet leaves.
Also Beans like Soy, Black, Pinto, and LIma
And others like Tofu, Bagels, and Potatoes.
When it comes to Iron, there are two different types. Non-meat related Iron happens to be the tougher one to digest between the two. This means, that in order to avoid health problems such as Iron deficiency anemia, you should consume more of these Iron-rich foods than you would those associated with meat products.
In the source provided, there is list that tells you which foods are Iron-rich...
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Oh, I see on of my source is the same as in the answer precede me. I don't copy his, just a coincidence.