Iron Deficiency: Easy Ways To Get More Iron On A Plant-Based Diet

By: jules

According to the World Health Organization an iron deficiency is the number one nutritional disorder worldwide. Women with heavy menstrual periods, vegetarians, and vegans are at higher risk.

Iron is a vitally important mineral. It contributes to the production of red blood cells and is needed to transport oxygen throughout the body. Symptoms of iron deficiency include headaches, dizziness, weight loss, energy loss, irritability, weakened immunity, and shortness of breath.

It is not impossible to have sufficient amounts of iron on a plant-based diet, the problem is that many vegans or vegetarians eat too much processed food like fake meats, deserts, or …read more