Some Important Points To Remember
- Avoid taking drinks that contain oxalates and calcium with meals such as tea and coffee
- Don’t take calcium and iron-rich foods at the same time
- Consume vitamin C rich foods (oranges, strawberries, guava, lime, grapefruit) with iron-containing foods to boost the absorption of iron
- Don’t cook foods for more extended periods and try to cook for a short time to maintain the nutritional benefits of foods
- Try to take iron from a variety of plant and animal food sources in a day
- Use a cast-iron skillet for cooking meat and vegetables
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