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WORDS: TANYA PEAREY

3 WAYS TO... Boost your iron levels 1 EAT SMART ‘Iron is found in two forms – haem iron from animal products (red meat, poultry and fish), and non-haem, which is found in plant-based foods (lentils, chickpeas, tofu, fortified cereals and dark leafy greens),’ says Isabela Ramos, nutritionist for MyHealthChecked. 2 PRACTISE PAIRING ‘To help your body absorb iron, pair iron-rich foods with those high in vitamin C,’ says Isabela. ‘For example, squeeze some lemon over a spinach salad or add strawberries to your cereal.’ 3 LIMIT THESE Certain foods can reduce iron absorption. ‘Calcium, found in dairy products, and caffeine, present in tea and coffee, are common culprits,’ says Isabela. ‘Wait at least two hours after consuming iron-rich foods before having calcium or caffeine.’ LOW LEVELS Worried about your…

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