Eat more heme iron foods: red meat, liver, poultry, fish
Eat more non-heme iron foods: beans, lentils, tofu, spinach, fortified cereals, pumpkin seeds
Pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C foods: citrus, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, tomatoes
Cook with cast-iron cookware
Avoid tea and coffee with iron-rich meals
Avoid calcium supplements or high-calcium foods at the same time as iron-rich meals
Soak, sprout, or ferment legumes and grains
Choose iron-fortified foods
Take iron supplements only if advised by a healthcare professional
Treat underlying causes of iron loss or poor absorption
Get enough folate and vitamin B12
Eat smaller, more frequent iron-rich meals if needed