Question

How can I boost my iron a bit more?

Answer

Iron is a really important nutrient, especially when you are pregnant. It helps your baby's brain to develop and is also needed to stop you becoming anaemic in pregnancy, which can make you feel more tired and out of breath.

 

Iron can be found in red meat, which is a great source but it can also be found in green vegetables like spinach and broccoli, apricots and other dried fruit and also in pulses like lentils and beans. When eating foods other than red meat, you can help the iron to be absorbed by also having some food that contains vitamin C like orange juice.

 

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