Iron is one of the essential minerals needed for good health. According to the NHS, lacking in it can result in feeling tired and having a lack of energy, shortness of breath, pale skin and heart palpitations. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia, which can cause further health problems. Iron is one of the most common deficiencies in people who follow a plant based diet, specifically when they don’t eat a balanced diet. We’ve chosen our top five iron rich foods that are easy to incorporate into your diet if you’re new to plant based living, and if you’ve been following a plant based diet for a while you might already know some of these.
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