Eat more iron-rich foods such as red meat, liver, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, spinach, and fortified cereals
Pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C foods such as oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli
Avoid tea, coffee, and calcium-rich foods or supplements with iron-rich meals
Cook with cast-iron cookware
Take an iron supplement if recommended by a healthcare professional
Treat any underlying cause of iron loss such as heavy menstrual bleeding or gastrointestinal bleeding
Include heme iron sources such as beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, and seafood
Include non-heme iron sources such as beans, peas, nuts, seeds, and whole grains
Eat smaller, more frequent iron-rich meals if appetite is low
Follow up with blood tests to monitor iron levels as advised by a healthcare professional