Nourishing Your Body Naturally: Two Plant-Based Recipes to Support Healthy Iron Levels

If you’ve been feeling tired, weak, short of breath, or have noticed you’re getting dizzy, low iron may be one possible reason. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide, especially among women of reproductive age, vegetarians, vegans, pregnant women, and endurance athletes.

The good news? In many cases, nutrition and lifestyle can play a powerful role in preventing - and even helping improve - iron deficiency. Building an iron-rich diet is one of the best ways to support healthy iron stores over the long term.

Remember…

Every meal is an opportunity to nourish our bodies with the nutrients they need to thrive.

And even though the most “obvious” sources of iron are from animal proteins, it is possible to get plenty of iron from plant-based foods, too. So today I’m sharing two of my favorite iron-rich recipes - both vegan (no meat!) - for all the “plant-forward” eaters, or even for any carnivores that want to boost their iron levels with more than just meat. These recipes are great for everyone!

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13 Holistic Tips for Healing Anemia

Its crazy how many women suffer from Anemia, and how unaware most people are of what their particular cause is, and what natural tools they can apply to bring their body back into balance – beyond taking iron supplements (which is just a “band-aid” that might not address the root cause and often has side effects).

While my number one recommendation would be to eat more iron-rich foods, there are many other influencing factors to consider. There are many things that may be inhibiting your ability to absorb iron and other nutrients you need to sustain healthy iron-levels and red blood cell count/flow. 

Read more to better understand all the likely causes of your anemia (and/or iron-deficiency and/or low hemoglobin) and 12 Holistic Remedies you can begin to apply now. 

 

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